Salary Range: $34,651.03 - $41,589.91 Grade: 20 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Transit Department and future vacancies as they occur to perform technical and skilled maintenance and repairs on city fleet vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, fire and police vehicles and apparatus, heavy mobile equipment, and related equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance. Performs major overhauls and minor repairs on gas and diesel automotive and mechanical equipment, such as: engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, front ends, brakes, and AC systems. Uses computer and diagnostic equipment in determining mechanical problems; activates work orders and orders parts. Conducts motor vehicle inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in automotive and/or diesel equipment repair; with three (3) years experience in automotive/diesel engine maintenance and repair work to include electronic diagnostic experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

ASE certification in the appropriate area is desired.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Positions assigned to Transit Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana CDL-B driver’s license with air brakes and passenger endorsement within five (5) months of hire.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.