The City is offering a $2,500 hiring incentive to new hires for Auto Technician*Master Technician title which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55. Please note that this is only applicable to those who are offered a Master Technician position.

The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.

Automotive Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair automotive equipment (e.g., cars, light trucks, etc.) and related equipment that requires the mechanic to have a high degree of technical ability. Usually, repair jobs are laid out in general terms and inspected upon completion. The Automotive Technician will also test drive vehicles as needed.

• Verifiable recent employment in automotive repair within last five years.
• Proficient using fleet maintenance management software (i.e., Fleet Focus M4, M5, Faster Asset Solutions) to enter repair information.

Automotive Technician: $23.46 (minimum) - $26.60 (maximum) hourly / $48,797.00 - $55,328.00 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $55,328.00 depending upon qualifications.

Automotive*Master Technician: $25.53 (minimum) - $28.81 (maximum) hourly / $53,102.00 - $59,925.00 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $59,925.00 depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

• Four years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnostics of automotive equipment;
• OR Four years of experience as an Equipment Service Worker II;
• OR an Associate's degree in automotive technology from an accredited college,
• Plus two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnostics of automotive equipment.
• Graduation from an accredited automotive trade school may be substituted for six months of experience.
• Master Technician: Requires a master certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) at time of hire.
• All positions require a motor vehicle air conditioning Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), section 609, certification issued by an EPA certified testing agency at time of hire.
• Some positions require a State of Arizona Vehicular Emissions Inspector Certification and/or alternative fuel/diesel fuel certification(s) at the time of hire.
• Incumbents must provide their own hand tools, pneumatic tools, and toolbox. (Note: technicians are provided a tool allowance of $600 annually in September towards this purpose.)
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Some vacancies may occur on second / third shift.
• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Experience working with alternative fuel systems to include but not limited to, CNG vehicle conversions, testing, and repair.
• Experience working with diesel fuel automotive equipment.
• Strong background working with General Motors vehicle platforms.
• Strong background working with electrical and emission system diagnostics associated with police fleet vehicles (O.E.M. and Police Accessories).
• Experience working with hybrid vehicles.

Recruitment closes April 2, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Auto Technician, Auto Technician*Master Tech, JC:73100, ID# 49356, 3/10/23, 3 mos, AR, Benefits: 002

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