VEHICULAR/EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (AUTOMOTIVE/LIGHT TRUCK/MISCELLANEOUS) Job at Mobile County Personnel Board
This is skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of vehicular equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF
COMPUTERS AND SCANNERS
Reservations for computers are encouraged. Computers may be reserved in 30 minute time periods. Consecutive 30 minute time periods are also available. Please call (251) 470-7727, extension “0” to make a reservation.
Walk-ins are welcome. However, priority use of the equipment will be given to those with reservations. Computer stations are limited in order to maintain social distancing and will be cleaned at the end of each timed reservation.
While on site, please take precautions to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 by wearing a mask and maintaining social distance as outlined in the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines.
Please also note that our lobby has limited capacity in order to maintain social distancing. No more than one person may accompany those using the computers and both parties must remain in the individual kiosk area that was reserved.
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JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE
MOBILE COUNTY $41,469 - $66,295 **
CITY OF PRICHARD $25,344 - $39,312
CITY OF CHICKASAW $26,616 - $41,280
CITY OF SARALAND $41,469 - $66,295
CITY OF CITRONELLE $32,807 - $52,448
CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $35,446 - $56,666
MOBILE AREA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM $41,469 - $66,295
MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT $41,469 - $66,295
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $41,469 - $66,295
PRICHARD WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD $41,469 - $66,295
SPECIAL NOTE: APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VEHICULAR/EQUIPMENT MECHANIC ( AUTOMOTIVE / LIGHT TRUCK / MISCELLANEOUS ).
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AND DOCUMENT IN THE "WORK EXPERIENCE" SECTION OF THE APPLICATION, AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT.
EXAMINATION: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS. READ CAREFULLY. No written or oral examination will be required. Applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience, and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the job-specific Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Must 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.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: Good knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, chassis, electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, welding and body work; good knowledge of the standard practices and tools of the vehicular mechanics trade; good knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines; good knowledge of repair methods used on a variety of light and heavy equipment; ability to diagnose and locate defects in vehicular equipment; ability to repair automotive, light truck, small engine and miscellaneous equipment, medium to heavy trucks (double and triple tandem - Class 3 - 8) or construction equipment; ability to keep records of repair and service operations; ability to make reports; ability to use tools and equipment to maintain and repair vehicular equipment; ability to follow written and oral directions; ability to comprehend technical data; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and other employees.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Analyzes problems with vehicles and equipment to determine repairs needed; overhauls engines; cleans parts to check for wear and damage; repairs hydraulic systems; inspects, adjusts and replaces valves, pistons, main bearing assemblies, ignition, lubrication, cooling, fuel and exhaust systems; adjusts connecting rods and main bearings; repairs or overhauls brake systems, transmissions, differentials, final drives and front and rear axles; inspects and repairs electrical equipment, generators, alternators, distributors, magnetos and starter motors; revamps ignition and lighting systems; operates shop testing equipment; repairs motorcycles, small engines, service engines, tractors and attached implements, draglines, motor patrols, bulldozers, gradeall machines and other equipment; repairs and maintains police and fire vehicles and equipment; test drives vehicles to insure proper operation; does body work, welding and incidental painting; replaces glass; operates tow truck when necessary; repairs equipment in the field as necessary; repairs hydraulic systems; cleans work area; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for performing journeyman level work in analyzing, diagnosing, evaluating and repairing problems on and in maintaining vehicular, construction and related equipment. Work is performed with considerable room for independent judgment in accordance with established procedures under the direction of a Vehicular/Equipment Mechanic Supervisor in one or more of the following divisions: (1) automotive, light truck, small engine and miscellaneous equipment; (2) medium to heavy trucks (double and triple tandem); (3) construction equipment. Supervision may be exercised over automotive service workers, apprentices or other helpers. A Vehicular/Equipment Mechanic may lift parts weighing fifty pounds.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
NOTICE:
Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.
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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.
Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.
An email address is required for all applications. For information on obtaining an email address, visit the FAQs link (Download PDF reader) on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org. The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.
Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly.
Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
Applications must be complete and all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver’s license, and/or certifications) must be attached at the time of submitting the application. See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting.
If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office
at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama.
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.
Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.
Subsequent applications submitted for the same job posting will be rejected.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
College transcripts, where required or otherwise to be considered, must be attached as part of completing an application. Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered. Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution. See the College Transcript Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.
OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence.
FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: 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.
The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned.
Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
A “Practice Test Seminar” is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available.
NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.
GEORGE SMITH, DIRECTOR
THE AGENCIES WE SERVE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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