Merit System Services Jobs (NOW HIRING)

TARGET CLOSE DATE:
06/19/2026
PAY GRADE:
Grade 16
TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
Assistant Automotive Technician 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.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.
Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.
Bessemer $17.47 - $27.11
Birmingham $17.85 - $27.69
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license.
• Coursework, certification, or verifiable experience performing or assisting with preventative maintenance on motor vehicles such as changing fluids like oil, antifreeze, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and power steering fluid.
• Coursework, certification, or verifiable experience performing or assisting with basic repairs such as testing batteries, testing alternators, replacing belts, replacing hoses, and brake repair.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Inspects equipment/rolling stock before and after completing work and reads reference materials to guide maintenance and repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) and tune-ups on rolling stock such as cars and light trucks, heavy trucks (e.g., street sweeper, bucket truck), and/or heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozer, backhoe) based on each vehicle's or equipment's PM schedule.
• Assists with repairs on cars and light trucks, heavy trucks (e.g., street sweeper, bucket truck), and/or heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozer, backhoe) as needed.
• Maintains building, grounds, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance and assists with repairs on small air-cooled engines such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, motorcycles, generators.
• Repairs or replaces tires on equipment/rolling stock using appropriate tools and apparatus.
• Goes to worksites to retrieve equipment or make repairs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or walking. Involves lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Work involves the ability to read small numbers and letters on meters.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as workshop and involves the use of electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as metal cutters, welding equipment, and pneumatic wrench. Work may be conducted in cramped work spaces requiring extended periods in contorted body positions and exposure to contaminates such as dust, gasoline, and/or caustic chemicals, and to potential mechanical and moving vehicle hazards. Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), working around uneven, cluttered, and slippery surfaces, high vibration and loud noise (e.g. industrial and repair equipment).
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
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. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.