City Auto Mechanic: Heavy-Duty & Field Service

City of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit General Services Department seeks a General Auto Mechanic to perform full automotive and mechanical repairs on a broad fleet including cars, trucks, buses and specialty vehicles. Under supervision, you will inspect, plan, dismantle and repair components, using welding and diagnostic tools as needed, and maintain service records.

The role emphasizes repairing engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mobile equipment, with opportunities to supervise apprentices

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to two years in automotive repair with general shop courses.
• Three years of experience in repairing gasoline/diesel vehicles or completion of an approved apprenticeship.
• Licenses and certifications as required by Michigan for automotive work.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of automotive and mechanical repairs on gasoline/diesel vehicles.
• Inspect equipment to locate defects and plan repair sequence.
• Dismantle, rebuild or replace components as needed.
• Repair and service engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Weld, braze and cut using electric arc or acetylene equipment as required.
• Maintain records of work performed and supervise helpers or apprentices.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Welding (arc/acetylene)

Reading shop manuals

Education

Two years of post-secondary automotive training or apprenticeship

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Lifting gear & jacks

Job description

City of Detroit General Services Department seeks a General Auto Mechanic to perform full automotive and mechanical repairs on a broad fleet including cars, trucks, buses and specialty vehicles. Under supervision, you will inspect, plan, dismantle and repair components, using welding and diagnostic tools as needed, and maintain service records.

The role emphasizes repairing engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mobile equipment, with opportunities to supervise apprentices