Automobile Technician

Application Open Date: 05/25/2026

Application Close Date: 06/08/2026

SALARY: $26.20 - $28.85 per hour.

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

This application is not for an immediate opening, by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage:  FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Under supervision, inspects, repairs, adjusts, and services automobiles, trucks, and other motorized equipment. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to secondary units. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Overhauls and repairs motors and electrical equipment of automobiles and trucks. Checks and repairs automobile and truck bodies and fenders. Repairs air compressors, concrete mixers, and mobile pumping equipment. Adjusts brake mechanisms of automobiles and trucks. Resets and repairs ignition systems and carburetors. Inspects and services batteries. Drives tow car. Welds in the repair of automotive equipment. Operates equipment. Operates machines and equipment in making automobile repairs. Services automobiles and trucks.

High School Diploma or GED required.  A diploma from a high school or trade school with training in Automobile Repair is preferred.  One year of full-time, paid experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles and/or light vehicles is required.  Any equivalent combination of education and training may be substituted for experience.  Must possess appropriate tools necessary to perform the required duties.  Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds.  Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email. 

A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

Veterans'preferencewillbeawarded,whenapplicable,toeligibleveteransinaccordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of activeservice or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.  NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, to attach all supporting documents as a PDF or JPEG attachment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion. 

Salary : $26 - $29