Automotive Technician I

Job TitleMaintenance and Repair Services TechnicianJob DescriptionThe City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair services on automotive vehicles, heavy duty trucks and various construction equipment to include dozers, excavators, forklifts and related equipment. This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThese knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a standard high school course and/or vocational school courses in automotive mechanics, and one (1) year of work experience as an automotive mechanic or mechanic assistant. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position and must possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.Must possess the tools required for this position by the Department of Fleet Services within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain required tools in working condition for the duration of employment in this position.Must be available to work nights, holidays, and weekends and respond to emergency calls as required.DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.Application RequirementsAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTSApplication and Supplemental Questions required by Closing Date (On-Line applications are preferred).Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are required to take and pass the Practical exam. Qualified applicants will be notified of test time, date and location after the closing date.SECONDARY DUTIESPerforms minor welding and tacking tasks.Stays abreast of latest trends in the automotive industry by reading technical publications and participating in related educational opportunities.Performs other related duties as required.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSOnline applications onlyApplicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically, failure to fully answer all supplemental questions may result in failure of the application.Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if they are having computer difficulties.City of Little Rock BenefitsINSURANCECIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S) - Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: $51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible - Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductibleDELTA DENTAL INSURANCE - Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38VISION (VSP) - Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE - Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.Accidental Death & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousand of coverage.Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6-monthelimination period.RETIREMENTPENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees - Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the?City. Contribution rates are: Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.OTHER COMPENSATIONLONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees) - Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $4.00 (four dollars) for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year. Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $7.00 (seven dollars) per year for the sixth (6th) year of service and each additional year thereafter.LEAVE(S)VACATION LEAVEYears of Service - Vacation Days Annual AccrualUp to 3 years of service - 103 to 10 years of service