Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Mobile County, ALJob Type: 01-Full-time PermanentJob Number: #37216-0124Department: City of MobileDivision: PS - Fleet ManagementOpening Date: 01/24/2024Closing Date: ContinuousGeneral Information This is skilled, moderately difficult work in the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of a variety of vehicular and construction equipment. Jurisdiction Yearly Salary City of Mobile* $42,579 - $68,070 *Amended 10/07/2024 Requirements Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test. Completion of an apprenticeship or trade school program in automotive or diesel repair, and a minimum of one year journeyman level experience in maintenance and repair in one of the following areas: (1) automotive/light truck/miscellaneous; (2) medium/heavy truck or (3) construction equipment; two years of experience as a Vehicular/Equipment Mechanic I OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special RequirementMust possess a commercial driver's license or a valid driver's license from state of residence. All jurisdictions except Mobile County Health Department, must obtain a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, prior to completion of the six month working test period. May be required to work overtime. Description For details, please see the Important InformationAll applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, email should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-###-####.Adam Bourne, Personnel DirectorThe agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers. The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
- 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
- 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
- 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
- Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
- Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
- Retirement plans
- Employee Credit Union
- Promotion by competitive exam
- Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
- Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs
01 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
02 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- High School or GED
- 1 year of college
- 2 years of college
- Associate Degree
- 3 years of college
- 4 years of college
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
- Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
- Master's degree
- Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctoral degree
03 Have you completed an apprenticeship or trade school program in automotive or diesel repair?
04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid driver's license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire.
05 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of journeyman-level experience you have with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
06 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have diagnosing and analyzing issues with construction equipment.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
07 Provide details of your experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If you have no experience in this area, write None in the blank space below. 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.
- I am not a veteran.
- I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
- I am an honorably discharged veteran.
- I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
- I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
- I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
09 Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter None in the blank space below. 10 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
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