Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is manual labor involving the servicing of light through heavy equipment and assisting automotive mechanics in repair operations.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school graduation or its equivalent AND Six (6) months of experience in general automotive servicing work OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. 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 general experience requirement.

Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver learners permit at the time of employment. Must possess a valid class A commercial drivers license with N endorsement and air brake certification by the end of the probationary period. Must take and pass the City of Omaha forklift training class by the end of the probationary period. Must possess a Second Grade Hoisting and Engineers Certificate by the end of the probationary period. Must be in possession of tools specified by the City which will be inspected and approved by a shop supervisor. Must be willing to purchase additional hand tools as required by the end of the probationary period, and thereafter as needed.

Pay Range: $19.82 with step increases to $26.75 Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

Examination Information: The multiple-choice/written examination will be on a date to be determined at the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam St. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 50%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by June 10, 2024.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of vehicle and equipment lubrication, tire changing and repair, and battery charging equipment and procedures
* Knowledge of the major mechanical parts of vehicles and equipment and their functions
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in working on or near vehicles and equipment
* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
* Skill in the use of tools and equipment necessary to perform the work of the position
* Ability to understand oral or written instructions
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.

* Performs minor maintenance and preventative maintenance repairs on light and heavy vehicles and equipment, including changing oil and filters, fuses, batteries, spark plugs, shock absorbers, water pumps, starters, hoses, v-belts, tires, lights and light bulbs, and tops off fluid levels
* Inspects vehicles for servicing needs
* Assists mechanics with equipment repairs
* Makes service calls to put disabled equipment back into service
* Orders and picks up parts
* Cleans shop areas
* Prepares and maintains computerized records, reports and logs associated with vehicle maintenance and repair, direct and indirect labor, and parts and materials used and/or ordered
* Cleans and maintains tools required to complete repairs
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing peremploy@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: peremploy@cityofomaha.org