Assistant Automotive Technician - City of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/31/2024

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 14

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JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Birmingham is looking for well qualified Assistant Automotive Technicians to assist with automotive maintenance and repairs at Birmingham's auto shop. Assistant Automotive Technicians working in the Merit System perform work that involves assisting skilled automotive mechanics in installing and repairing motors and performing general maintenance tasks on automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, graders, bulldozers, mowers, motorcycles, tractors, backhoes, garbage packers, and other standard and specialized equipment. Employees in this classification also perform general custodial tasks in maintaining service area buildings. The work performed by individuals in this classification involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures. Incumbents receive continuing or individual assignments by their supervisor generally indicating work to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. Assistant Automotive Technicians perform under the immediate supervision of a skilled technician, skilled mechanic, or a supervisor and are inspected for quality of workmanship in progress, upon completion and through performance evaluations.

ABOUT THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) Merit System is responsible for ensuring fairness and merit in hiring and promotion, avoiding favoritism or political influence. Our goal is to attract and retain qualified and professional employees for the public sector. The Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities. Our network consists of nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants, who want to make a positive impact on our communities. We offer many rewarding careers, from public safety and city management to IT, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering and more. 

A CAREER WITHIN THE MERIT SYSTEM:

The Merit System is unique as an individual typically only submits one application for a position (e.g., administrative clerk) and that single application can result in employment opportunities with potentially 23 different cities and agencies within Jefferson County, Alabama. These agencies range from the City of Birmingham and 16 surrounding suburban cities to the Jefferson County Commission, Department of Health, and three additional governmental agencies. In the Merit System, you can enjoy the security and benefits of a public sector job with growth potential.  Whether you're passionate about public safety, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you in the Merit System.

ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Adorning the name “The Magic City,” Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama. Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today’s Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A CAREER WITH THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM