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The Department of Fleet Services of the City of Philadelphia is hiring automotive technicians in mechanical and body repair form entry level to experienced and certified technicians.   Various options to qualify based on your experience or education beyond high school.   Apply today!

All applications will be accepted from 12/9/2024 to 12/22/2024.

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General Job Description: This classification encompasses career progression automotive maintenance technician work from the entry level to the full performance level in the area of specialization. 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. 

The Requirements are as follows: 

1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the equivalent of the twelfth school grade.

MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY

Entry level: Six months of experience in the area of specialization in automotive maintenance.

NOTE: Successful completion of a certified apprenticeship program or completion of a Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in the trade specialty as determined by the Office of Human Resources may be substituted for the six months of experience.

Intermediate level: LICENSE FOR THE MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY ONLY: Possession of a PA State Inspection's License.

OPTION 1 for Intermediate level: 2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience learning the automotive mechanic trade as a helper or apprentice.

OR

OPTION 2 for Intermediate Level: 1. EDUCATION ONLY: Completion of an associate's degree program in Automotive Technology or closely related field from an accredited technical institute, college or university.

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.

Full Performance Level: 2. EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in the automotive trade in the area of specialization.

*NOTE: *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 two years of the experience requirement.

NOTE: Possession of a bachelor's degree in automotive technology meets all experience requirements.

Analyst reviewing your application: April Graham

Email:  april.graham@ph la.gov

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov