Entry Level Mechanic Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations** \r\n

Nature of Work

\r\n\r\nThis is\r\nskilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair\r\nof fire apparatus to include various makes and models of pumpers and ladders\r\nand rescue trucks. Incumbents must have\r\na high degree of technical ability as it relates to engines and major assembly\r\nrebuilding. Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, performing general\r\nand preventive maintenance, performing repairs on air brake systems, fire pump\r\nsystems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, diesel fuel systems, cooling\r\nsystems and performing major repairs on engine or engine parts. Incumbent is\r\nsupervised by the Garage Superintendent.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

At least\r\nthree (3) years of experience as an automotive, diesel engine and heavy\r\nequipment, or fire apparatus mechanic within the past five years at the journeyman\r\nlevel. At least one (1) of the three\r\nyears of experience must be as a fire apparatus mechanic. The journeyman experience must include at\r\nleast two years of apprenticeship experience working under a trained mechanic\r\nand at least one year of experience working independently as a lead mechanic.\r\nOR must possess a diploma or\r\ncertificate in diesel mechanics or a related area from a technical school and\r\nat least one year of experience within the past five years working\r\nindependently as a fire apparatus mechanic.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license. Must be willing to obtain an Alabama CDL driver's license in order to operate pumper and ladder trucks when conducting road tests. Must be able to attend specialized training out-of-town as needed to maintain or increase skills. Must be willing to respond to the Garage in order to make repairs to engines and ladder trucks after normal working hours and be willing to be on call 24 hours during a rotating basis. Must be willing to workday or night shifts.\r\n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancyis with the City of Montgomery Fleet ManagementDepartment.Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplementalquestionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.\r\n\r\n\r\nComplete an online application by visitingMontgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.\r\n

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays,and participation in theRetirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.\r\nDRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).\r\nBACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)\r\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.\r\nREQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.\r\nI9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\r\nUPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.\r\n