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Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1182 o.c.
Department: Public Service Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Closing Date: 4/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
SALARY INFORMATION
An employee in this classification is a skilled mechanic capable of following best practices in making repairs of, but not limited to, cars, trucks, dump trucks, and other public works equipment. This employee will be required to work some overtime and is subject to call-in outside of normal working hours.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fleet Technician will:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:
NOTE: An employee in this classification is subject to all requirements of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, as amended.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test - 70% Interview - 30%*
The 15 applicants with the highest passing score on the Written Test will be invited to the Interview part of the examination. Applicants must pass the Written Test and the Interview parts of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
*In the event there are three or fewer candidates who pass the Written Test, the Interview Panel will be waived, and the Parts of Examination and Weights will default to 100% Written Test.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Skill In:
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online atIf work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Are you at least 18 years old?
02
Do you have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate or can you obtain a GED within one year of date of hire?
03
Do you possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record?
04
Do you possess, or are you eligible for, a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement?
05
Do you possess, or are you eligible for, a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit?
06
Do you have three years of full-time, paid experience in the last five years in the repair and maintenance of automobiles trucks, and/or construction equipment?
07
Do you possess and maintain a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic or can you obtain it within one year of date of hire?
08
Are you able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds?
Required Question
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1182 o.c.
Department: Public Service Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Closing Date: 4/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
SALARY INFORMATION
An employee in this classification is a skilled mechanic capable of following best practices in making repairs of, but not limited to, cars, trucks, dump trucks, and other public works equipment. This employee will be required to work some overtime and is subject to call-in outside of normal working hours.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fleet Technician will:
- Reline brakes, trace, and correct electrical wiring problems
- Replace alternators, starters, shock absorbers
- Perform oil and filter changes on all types of equipment
- Operate oxyacetylene torches and a Mig Welder to make repairs or fabricate projects
- Assist Fleet Trainees to perform related duties as assigned as well as effectively communicate with supervisors
- Diagnose performance problems and hydraulic issues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
- Be at least 18 years old; and
- Have or be eligible for a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificatewithin one year of date-of-hire; and
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record; possess, or be eligible for(within six months), a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement; and possess, or be eligible for, a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit; and
- Have three years of full-time, paid experience in the last five years in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, and/or construction equipment; and
- Possess, maintain, or obtain a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic within one year of date of hire; and
- Be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
NOTE: An employee in this classification is subject to all requirements of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, as amended.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test - 70% Interview - 30%*
The 15 applicants with the highest passing score on the Written Test will be invited to the Interview part of the examination. Applicants must pass the Written Test and the Interview parts of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
*In the event there are three or fewer candidates who pass the Written Test, the Interview Panel will be waived, and the Parts of Examination and Weights will default to 100% Written Test.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials and tools used in automotive maintenance
- Principles of internal combustion engines
- Hazards and safety practices
Ability to:
- Analyze malfunctions in automotive equipment and detect causes
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employee
- Adapt and improve methods and procedures used in performing assignments
Skill In:
- The use of standard tools and equipment of the trade
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online atIf work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
Are you at least 18 years old?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate or can you obtain a GED within one year of date of hire?
- I have a high school diploma or valid equivalent certificate.
- I do not have a high school diploma or valid equivalent certificate, but I can obtain one within one year of date of hire.
- No, I do not have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate, nor will I be able to obtain one within one year of date of hire.
03
Do you possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess, or are you eligible for, a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement?
- Yes, I possess a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement.
- I do not possess a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement, but I ameligible for it.
- No, I do not possess a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement, nor amI eligible for one.
05
Do you possess, or are you eligible for, a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit?
- Yes, I possess a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit.
- I do not possess a valid Industrial Truck Driving permit, but I am eligible for it
- No, I do not possess a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit, nor am I eligible for one.
06
Do you have three years of full-time, paid experience in the last five years in the repair and maintenance of automobiles trucks, and/or construction equipment?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess and maintain a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic or can you obtain it within one year of date of hire?
- Yes, I do possess and maintain a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic.
- I do not possess a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic, but I can obtain one within one year of date of hire.
- No, I do not possess a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic, nor will I be able to obtain one with one year of date of hire.
08
Are you able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
