• CITY

OF DOTHAN

• Personnel Department126 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, AL 36303http://www.dothan.org

• INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

• Fleet Technician I (Automobile Equipment)SALARY$20.32 - $32.50 Hourly

• CLOSING DATE

• : 4/14/2025 This position is responsible for the mechanical repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA);
• and•Two (2) years recent experience as a journeyman mechanic (maintenance/repair of automotive vehicles - light to medium; gas and diesel powered and automatic transmission repair including Allison, Ford, GM, and Chrysler).

NOTE:

Associates degree and/or certification in Automotive Technology substitutes for (2) years work experience.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must furnish own hand tools for mechanic trade.

An employee in this position is required to participate in after-hour standby duty to include holidays and weekends.

Valid operator's driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)Employees are required to obtain a Class A Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.)In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30.(2) / PBA 1/9/95). The requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/premotion/demotion/transfer.

An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

APPLICATION / EXAMINATION

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 60% of the final grade. The written exam will comprise the other 40% of the final grade.

The written examination is scheduled for

• April 24, 2025.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications, an email notification inviting you to self-schedule the written exam will go out at a later date.

You MUST self-schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test.

The content areas of the written examination, for the position of Fleet Technician I, includes the followingEngine Powertrain SystemsHeating and Cooling SystemsElectrical SystemsFuel Delivery SystemsWheels, Brakes, Steering and Suspension SystemsTool and EquipmentSafe Work PracticesYou will be allowed two (2) hours and fifteen (15) minutes to complete the written exam. Once the written exam begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have finished.

NOTE:

An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing [email protected].

Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and or accommodation to take this examination by emailing [email protected].