Equipment Servicer
Open Examination

$33,199 annual salary, payable bi-weekly, to a maximum of $43,326

DUTIES:

Performs semi-skilled work in the servicing of automotive equipment in a garage or on site.  Performs tire changing and repair, minor electrical repair, preparation of vehicles for painting, steam cleaning engines and undercarriages, lubrication, oil changing, wheel bearing packing and similar activities on all assigned automotive equipment.  May be assigned to and responsible for the above functions and routine servicing, maintenance and minor repair of a specific class of heavy equipment such as street sweepers, graders, packers or similar equipment.  Performs preventive maintenance inspections, taxi inspections, emission tests and other periodic tests as required.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS: (All requirements must be met at the time of application.)

Ability to read and write, and at least two full years of paid experience in which primary duty was automotive equipment service and minor repair.  Experience must include service and minor repair of one or more of the following:  trucks of at least 10,000 lbs. G.V.W., graders, loaders, backhoes or other construction equipment.

All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and have the ability to obtain endorsement for tank trailers within six months of appointment.

EXAMINATION:

The initial examination will be conducted on the 4th floor of City Hall in the Civil Service Test Room on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.  Approximate duration of the test is 2 hours.  Additional examination sessions will be scheduled as needed.  Applicants will be notified when to appear for their examination session.  The examination will consist of a written test.  Weights are assigned as follows: written test 100%.

The written test may include such subjects as:  Electrical; Tires and Brakes; Power Train; Safety; General Technical Knowledge.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

NOTE:   Under continuous testing policy, additional examinations may be scheduled with results merged into one eligibility list according to final ratings.

TO APPLY:

To apply online or download and print an application, see below. To request an application packet be mailed to you, call the Civil Service office at (509) 625-6160. If mailing your application, submit to Civil Service Commission, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA  99201-3315.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Civil Service Office, City Hall, 4th Floor, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.,
Spokane, Washington 99201-3315, or call (509) 625-6160.

24-HOUR JOB INFORMATION LINE 625-6161
FAX number: (509) 625-6077
TDD number: 625-6681

By order of the SPOKANE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, dated at Spokane, Washington, this 20th day of October, 2009.