• General Auto Body Mechanic

    City of Detroit (Detroit, MI)


    General Auto Body Mechanic

     

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    General Auto Body Mechanic

     

    Salary

     

    $48,817.60 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Michigan, MI

     

    Job Type

     

    Certified-Regular Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    20251725531DBTO

    Department

     

    General Services

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/11/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    Bargaining Unit

     

    1204-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 1220 Public Works

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    + Questions

    Description

    Under general supervision, inspects, repairs and rebuilds automotive bodies and their accessories.

     

    Examples of Duties

     

    + Inspects the interior and exterior of automotive truck and passenger cars for defective body and chassis parts, such as dented and broken fenders, dented doors and panels, bent or broken frames, and makes the necessary replacements or repairs.

    + Straightens with or without heat, and replaces steel frames and panels.

    + Bumps out dented fenders, cowls, doors, hoods and panels.

    + Puts new metal panels on frame parts.

    + Fills holes and low spots in metal surfaces.

    + Uses files and grinders to smooth down rough metal surfaces.

    + Makes or installs special brackets and fixtures on passenger car and truck bodies.

    + Performs the metal work required in constructing or makes alterations to bodies on special automotive equipment.

    + Repairs or replaces windows, auto body hardware, seats and seat cushions, floor mats, floor boards, body stakes, gates, and other fixtures, as required.

    + Welds broken panels and frames.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School graduation or G.E.D. from a four year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop work and automotive maintenance.

     

    Two years of experience in automotive body repair work.

     

    Supplemental Information

    Evaluation Plan

    + Interview: P/F

    + Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%

    + Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

    Additional points may be awarded for:

    + Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

    + Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

    LRD: 09/05/2024

    EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

    The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

    HEALTH

    + Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

    + Dental

    + Vision

    INSURANCE

    + Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

    + Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

    PAID TIME OFF

    + Sick Leave

    + Vacation

    + Holidays

    OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

    The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

    RETIREMENT BENEFITS

    City Employees Retirement System

    As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

     

    • Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

     

    - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

     

    - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

     

    • In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

     

    - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

     

    • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

     

    ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

     

    Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

     

    01

     

    Are you able to provide the necessary tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

    Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    03

    Please indicate your highest level of education completed

    + High School Diploma/GED

    + Associate's Degree

    + Bachelor's Degree

    + Master's Degree

    + PhD/J.D.

    + No Education experience

     

    04

     

    How many years of experience in Auto Body Repair work do you have?

     

    + 0-1

     

    + 1-2

     

    + 2-3

     

    + 3-4

     

    + 4 or more

    Required Question

    Employer

     

    City of Detroit

     

    Address

     

    Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

     

    Website

     

    http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

     

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