Automotive Mechanic - Civil Service Examination - Application Due September 20, 2024

Oct 2, 2026

Open competitive and promotional civil service examination announcement for the position of Automotive Mechanic. The beginning wage is $27.43 per hour, and applications must be filed by 4:30 PM Friday, September 20, 2024. The duties involve skilled repair and overhaul of automotive and related mechanical equipment, including engines, welding-related fabrication, inspections, diagnostics, and complete repair orders. The examination is a written test worth 100% with a 70% minimum passing grade, with veteran preference points and qualification requirements including CDL, ASE certification after probation, and specified drug and alcohol testing eligibility.

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Examination

Test Format and Passing Grade

Duties

Repair and Overhaul Responsibilities

Qualifications

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Application and Contact

Submission Methods and Deadline

Veteran Preference

Added Points and Documentation Requirements

CITY OF CRANSTON DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL ANNOUNCES AN OPEN COMPETITIVE AND PROMOTIONAL CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Beginning Wage: $27.43/hour Applications must be filed on or before 4:30 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024 in the office of the Director of Personnel, Room 107, Cranston City Hall. Applications may be downloaded [at](at www.cranstonri.gov/department/personnel)[ ](at www.cranstonri.gov/department/personnel)[www.cranstonri.gov/department/personnel](at www.cranstonri.gov/department/personnel). Application may be submitted to the Personnel Department by: Fax: (401) 780- 3362; Email: [personnelapplications@cranstonri.org](personnelapplications@cranstonri.org); US Mail: Personnel Director, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston RI 02910. Time and place of examination to be announced by email. DUTIES: This is skilled tradesman level work in the repairing of automotive and related mechanical equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the overhauling, maintenance and repair of engines and other mechanical equipment. Skill in the use of welding and occasional fabrication equipment is required. The work is inspected in progress and upon completion by a superior, but employees frequently are required to use independent judgment as to methods of repair after receiving complaints of faulty operation based on oral instructions or written work orders. Carries out overhaul and repair work on light and heavy trucks and gasoline and diesel engines. Works on cars, light trucks, snow removal equipment street sweepers, construction equipment and mechanical equipment. Fabricates and repairs parts and equipment by the use of special welding and shop tools and equipment. Is responsible for inspection, adjustment and replacement of necessary automotive parts and units, including valves, pistons, main bearings and assemblies, cooling units and other related items. Repairs and overhauls brakes suspension, ignition systems, transmissions, air conditioning, differential and rear axle units. Must fill out and submit repair order once job has been completed. Significant overtime will be required. Must have an extensive background in automotive wiring and troubleshooting. Performs other related work as required. EXAMINATION: The examination shall consist of a written test. The weight of the examination shall be 100% and the minimum passing grade shall be 70% . Qualified employees will have appropriate seniority points added to a passing score. PREFERENCE: Honorably discharged active-duty war veterans who have received a passing grade of 70% on the test shall have five (5) points added to their final grade and disabled active duty war veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their final grade. In order to receive credit for veteran’s preference, an honorably discharged active-duty war veteran must furnish DD214 when filing application. A disabled active-duty war veteran must submit proof that he/she has been classified as disabled by the Veterans Administration. Applicant must provide DD214 with application. VETERAN DATES FOR ACTIVE-DUTY WAR VETERANS are as follows: December 7, 1941 to December 21, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 July 1, 1958 to January 1, 1959 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 August 20, 1982 to December 31, 1987 December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 August 2, 1990 to May 1, 1994 September 18, 2001 – A period prescribed by law, An Act of Congress or Presidential Proclamation October 16, 2002 – A period prescribed by law, An Act of Congress or Presidential This definition shall be further defined as “any person who honorably served in the armed forces in any conflict or undeclared war for which a campaign ribbon or expeditionary medal was earned and who was honorably discharged from the service.” QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade. Considerable knowledge of the principles of operation of

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Automotive Mechanic civil service exam?

Applications must be filed on or before 4:30 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024, with the Director of Personnel at Cranston City Hall.

How is the examination structured and what is the passing grade?

The examination consists of a written test, weighted at 100%, with a minimum passing grade of 70%.

What veteran preference points are available and what documentation is required?

Honorably discharged active-duty war veterans with a passing score receive five (5) points; disabled active-duty war veterans receive ten (10) points. DD214 documentation is required for honorably discharged active-duty war veterans, and disabled active-duty veterans must submit proof of classification as disabled by the Veterans Administration.

Oct 2, 2026

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