Automotive Mechanic

Milford CT

12 July, 2021

4:17 PM

Description

CITY OF MILFORD OPEN COMPETITIVE NO. 22-01 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC RE-POSTING DATE: July 1, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: This opening is available to all City employees and the general public. SALARY RANGE: The position is a Grade 4 with hourly salary limits as follows: Minimum................... $23.93 Step 1 ............................ 24.56 Step 2 ............................ 25.20 Step 3 ............................ 25.85 Step 4 ............................ 26.41 Step 5 ............................ 27.12 Maximum .................... 27.63 Note: Governing Collective Bargain Agreement expired on June 30, 2019. Wages subject to any newly- negotiated GWI increases. GENEROUS BENEFITS: The City offers the following benefits: o Medical & Dental insurance effective 1st day of hire o Traditional Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan (5-year vesting) o 457 Saving Plan o Free Life Insurance o Weekly Pay o Additional Compensation after 8 hours of work per day o Paid Time Off – Separate Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Personal Business Pay, Bereavement Pay o Paid Holidays – 13 days per year o Employee Assistance Program o Free Access to Employee Fitness Center o Wellness Initiatives SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Garage Foreman or designee, performs skilled mechanical work of the journeyman level in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of light duty automotive, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and related equipment. Assignments arise in the form of oral instruction or general written work orders setting forth a complaint with respect to the operating conditions of a piece of equipment, but the employee uses independence and judgment as to method of repair. A supervisor may inspect work in process and may test the running condition of equipment after work is completed. Supplies own tools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or trade school or completion of apprentice training; AND Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of auto mechanics, including trucks and heavy equipment vehicles. At time of application, possession of a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle driver’s license OR commercial driver’s license (CDL) class A or B with a good driving history. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: If candidate does not possess a valid State of Connecticut commercial driver’s license (CDL), class A or B, without manual transmission and/or airbrake restrictions, MUST be able to obtain within 120 days of employment and at the candidate’s own expense. SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Applicants who meet the requirements as stated above will be invited to participate in a written examination, weighted 50%. Those who receive a score of 70% or better on the written exam will then be scored on the answers provided on Application Supplement #22-01 and weighted 50%. Candidates must achieve a total overall score of 70% or better to be referred to the appointing authority.  FILING REQUIREMENTS: : Applicants are required to submit a fully completed Employment Application, Application Supplement #22-01 and resume to the Human Resources Department, Parsons Government Complex, 70 W. River St., Milford, CT or [email protected] For forms and detailed application instructions, go to www.ci.milford.ct.us/hr/pages/... then select Automotive Mechanic. CITY OF MILFORD - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe City of Milford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.