Body/Paint Mechanic I

Job Title

Skilled Automotive Body Repair Work at the Journeyman Level

Location

Mobile County, AL

Salary

See Position Description

Job Description

This is skilled automotive body repair work at the journeyman level.

JURISTION YEARLY RATE

MOBILE COUNTY $48,091 - $76,882 CITY OF MOBILE $40,528 - $64,790 CITY OF PRICHARD $25,344 - $39,312 *Amended 10/11/2025

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, completion of an apprenticeship or trade school program in automotive body painting and repair, and a minimum of one year of journeyman level experience in automotive body repair and painting; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs