Automotive Fleet Technician 2 (DWSD) (SPLIT SHIFT 11:30AM-8:00PM)
City of Detroit
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Auto Repair Foreman
City of Detroit
Dept of Transportation
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$74,880 - $85,280
per year
Type
Full-Time
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May 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of workers to maintain and repair vehicles and equipment for the city's transportation department, including assigning tasks, inspecting work, and managing supplies.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in auto repair who has supervised others and enjoys organizing teams to keep city vehicles running smoothly.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with coursework in shop and auto repair
- Four years of experience in assembling, repairing, and maintaining automotive equipment
- Two years of supervisory experience in auto repair
- Ability to assign work, provide instructions, and inspect repairs
- Skills in managing parts inventory and preparing requisitions
- Proficiency in maintaining records, schedules, and generating reports
- Experience performing tests on equipment to check operating conditions
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, supervises a moderate sized group of repair workers and others in the maintenance or repair of automotive and other related equipment.
Requirements
1. Supervises the work of a moderate sized group of repair workers, helpers and others engaged in the servicing, maintenance and repair of automotive and other gasoline-operated equipment including trucks, passenger vehicles and other construction equipment.
2. Assigns work and provides instructions relative to work orders and repair work.
3. Inspects repair work in process and upon completion.
4. Assigns subordinates to maintain and repair units and parts in pumps involving task such as tightening pump rods, refacing pumpseats, fitting keys in pump impellers, grinding valves and checking bearing adjustments in pump barrel.
5. Ensures that required parts are available.
6. Reviews records prepared by subordinates.
7. Prepares requisitions for supplies, materials and parts.
8. Maintains records such as employee schedules, lubrication of automotive equipment and duties performed and generate reports thereon.
9. Performs tests on equipment before and after repairing to determine operating condition.
Qualifications
High School graduation or GED with successful completion of coursework in shop and auto repair work.
Four years of experience in assembling, repairing and maintaining automotive equipment including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Additional Information
Evaluation Plan- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
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