Automotive Mechanic

Examination Date

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026


Civil Service Board Office


371 West Second Street, Lower Level


Dayton, Ohio 45402


*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities


Responsible for the performance of skilled tasks in the repair of automobiles, pick-up trucks and similar transportation or grounds maintenance equipment. Instructs workers in the mechanical repair of City-owned equipment; diagnoses and repairs computer-equipped vehicles.


Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience
Associate degree in Automotives or related field AND 2 years of progressively responsible automotive work-related experience;

OR


Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND 3 years of progressively responsible automotive work-related experience.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.


License Requirements


Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.


Within 90 days of appointment must obtain an Ohio Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), as a condition of employment.


Within 150 days of appointment, must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 150 days of appointment.

Promotional Qualifications


Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 117 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.


Open Competitive Applicants


Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.


Notes


Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.


Background Check


A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.


Drug and Nicotine Testing


Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.