Automotive Maintenance Technician 2 (Body Repair)

The City of Philadelphia is seeking experienced auto technicians in BODY WORK to join the talented team at Department of Fleet Services.

You will gain one-of-a-kind experience that you cannot get anywhere else working on the City's fleet of vehicles. Room for advancement and bonuses for ASE certs! Apply by June 28, 2024.

If your experience is in mechanical repair, please apply to our other posting listed at this time.

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This is full performance journeyman level automotive technician work in the Office of Fleet Management. Employees in the mechanical repair specialty perform equipment repair, overhaul, replacement and maintenance work on engines and related component and sub-component parts and assemblies used in automotive, construction and specialized equipment powered by electrical motors and internal combustion gas, diesel or alternative fueled engines.

Employees in the Body Repair specialty repairs dents and ruptures and aligns, repairs and / or replaces structural or mechanical parts and components damaged in accidents.

Work in the Body Repair specialty involves using Windows based computer systems with software designed to measure upper and lower body.

Work in the Mechanical Repair specialty includes performing safety and emission inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance, and operating equipment to insure proper functioning.

Using accepted troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques and guiding lower-level maintenance personnel to perform proper equipment operation, diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspectional methods, techniques and procedures are of major significance to the work.

Work is performed under the direction of a technical supervisor.

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

1. EDUCATION : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

2. GENERAL EXPERIENCE :

Two years of experience in the automotive trade in the area of specialization at the apprentice or trades helper level.

3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE :

BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY :

Two years of experience in the automotive body repair trade above the trades helper or apprentice level.

NOTE :

• Successful completion of a post-high school-approved automotive trade school curriculum for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of one year can be equated on a month-by-month basis for the experience requirements.
• Current certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the automobile or medium / heavy truck special areas may be substituted for the general experience requirement.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology meets all experience requirements.
• Completion of an associate's degree program in Automotive Technology or a closely related field may substitute for the general experience requirements.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to examination as an Automotive Maintenance Technician.

Employees will be required to obtain any license or certification by federal, state or municipal mandate if required by work assignment.

NOTE : Employees are required, at the time of appointment; to possess and maintain a full complement of tools necessary to perform the tasks assigned.

Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application.

Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification - One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications.

Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification - Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only.

You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard

Municipal Services Building, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Attention : Peter McPhillips

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.PDN-9c502826-4a96-4e53-a2e5-4ea8db2eec0a