Canton Heavy Duty Automotive Mechanic
Canton Heavy Duty Automotive Mechanic
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Wage Information
Rate of pay at each step:
1. $22.91
2. $24.07
3. $27.32
4. $28.89
5. $30.05
Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 11:00pmEmployment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance paid vacations paid holidays a retirement plan and sick time.
*ANNOUNCEMENT: If you do not currently have your CDL the City will pay for the training needed in order to obtain it.*
Salary range: $22.91 - $30.05 (Guaranteed to start at Step 3 pay of $25.92)($10 - $20/hour in benefits) $1200 yearly tool allowance.
Applicants must apply on line at . Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid drivers license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.
This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
Job Description
- GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Removes and installs complete diesel and gasoline-powered engines clutches automatic and standard transmission and/or all other component parts; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:Requires a thorough knowledge of auto repair in order to perform the duties of a heavy-duty automotive mechanic; may exercise supervision over other automotive mechanics; must be in excellent physical condition.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:Diagnoses all mechanical and operating difficulties of vehicles; repairs defects; replaces worn or broken parts; makes proper adjustments to maintain the vehicles in proper operating condition; repairs and/or replaces all electrical equipment such as generators starters replace or repair hydraulic systems including pumps valves and cylinders wiring for all systems that make the vehicle operate properly; conducts road tests of vehicles after repairs noting performance of engine automatic transmissions brakes and all other component parts with the repairs and safety factors checked to satisfaction; operates standard testing equipment used in modern garages; removes disassembles reassembles and install entire engines; rear-end assemblies and brake systems; straightens and welds broken parts when required; makes road calls for emergency repairs; makes necessary and required inspections.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:As a heavy-duty auto mechanic he must be able to repair all types of equipment owned and operated by the City of Canton; shall have a thorough knowledge of trucks loaders pumps street sweepers and all types of heavy duty and automotive equipment and must be able to perform all the duties required of a heavy-duty automotive repairman; must be in excellent physical condition. Must be proficient in the use of state-of-the-art tools.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must have either one (1) year working experience as a heavy-duty automotive mechanic with a background in diesel and hydraulics or successful completion of heavy truck/diesel school; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Must be willing to attend training schools when requested to do so. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must have tools of the trade.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License within two (2) years of the date of hire. Must remain up to date with new developments in the automotive repair field. Testing Information
SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION THE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT LOCATION DATE AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
*DISCLAIMER*
All applicants should receive an email from confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact Civil Service at to confirm that your application went through.
RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.Additional Information
*DISCLAIMER*
All applicants should receive an email from confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact Civil Service at to confirm that your application went through.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C any person who has completed service in the uniformed services who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 Long version) and upon this filing the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who successfully completes the members initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation including but not limited to a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race religion color national origin sex political affiliation age type of disability or any other non-merit factor.BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONRachel A. Forchione DirectorAnna M. Moeglin Assistant Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
