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Automotive and Equipment Mechanic III

City of St. Louis

Transportation and Public Works - Fleet Management

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Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

February 14, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in repairing and maintaining city vehicles and equipment, including inspections, fixes on gas and diesel engines, and welding tasks, while also mentoring junior staff.

It's ideal for an experienced mechanic who enjoys supervising others and handling hands-on work in a government fleet setting.

The role includes emergency duties like snow removal and offers competitive pay with strong benefits.

Key Requirements

  • Five years of experience in automotive and equipment repair at the master mechanic level
  • One year in a supervisory or lead mechanic role
  • Equivalent to technical training in automotive repair
  • Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Ability to perform skilled maintenance on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles
  • Experience in welding repairs and light sheet metal fabrication
  • Willingness to work mandatory snow removal shifts

Full Job Description

The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for an experienced individual to become an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic II. This position will perform skilled automotive maintenance and equipment repair on County owned or leased light vehicles and guide fellow employees to enhance their skills.

The typical starting salary range is between $28.70 - $34.44 hourly depending on the candidates' qualifications and experience.Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

Each snow season Department employees that are required (as defined by their job description) to work snow will receive a $6 per hour increase when they report for emergency snow removal services.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visithttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Requirements

Essential Function Examples

Lead lower level worker performing skilled automotive maintenance and equipment repair.

Perform inspection, maintenance and preventive maintenance and repair gas- and diesel-powered vehicles.

Perform welding repairs and light sheet metal fabrication.

Provide mentoring and cross training to lower level workers to further their skill and knowledge base.

Marginal Function Examples

Provide customer service by scheduling vehicle and equipment for repair and pick up.

Monitor and obtain supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of inventory.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Perform assigned duties during mandatory snow shift.

Qualifications

Equivalent to technical training and five years of automotive and equipment repair at the master mechanic level, including one year in a supervisory or lead mechanic role.

Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).


Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-stlouis-5218082