RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT	REVISED
	Heavy Equipment Technician (MSE-G Trade Specialist II) Fleet Maintenance Division	Date: May 6, 2011
	Minimum - $20.56/hr*	Closing Date:
	$24.02/hr and lump sum bonus after probationary period	May 17, 2011
	*Pending ratification of collective bargaining agreement Position subject to 104 hrs without pay (furlough) for budget year 2011-12	4:00 p.m.

HOURS: Afternoon Shift (with $ .20/hour shift premium). Current shift is Monday – Friday, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM.

DUTIES (Not All-Inclusive)

Performs high level automotive, truck and heavy (off-road) equipment repair, welding, fabricating, vehicle diagnostics, electrical system troubleshooting, and installation and removal of emergency lighting and radio equipment. Provides training and supervision to other employees. Performs general service and labor work and other similar duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (Open Competitive Applicants)

· High school (or GED equivalent) or trade school graduate.

· Five (5) years of recent full-time paid work experience performing light, medium and heavy equipment repair.

· Strongly prefer supervisory experience.

· Prefer current Master State of Michigan and ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certification, applicants with relevant certifications may be considered before those without.

· Knowledgeable in the principles of gasoline and diesel equipment operation and heavy equipment repair methods.

· Be able to weld with gas, acetylene, oxygen and MIG techniques.

· Must have valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record at the time of application, and must obtain CDL with a Group A designation including air brakes with P and N endorsements and Medical Card as required by the State of Michigan before initial probation period is complete.

· Must also obtain a State of Michigan Master Heavy Duty Truck Certification before initial probation is complete.

· To be considered, present City of Troy employees must apply, meet the above requirements, have completed their probation or review period, and have received a satisfactory score on their most recent performance evaluation.

EXAM - The exam will consist of:

TYPE	WEIGHT
Written Test*	50%	* Current Master ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certification will waive written test requirement; interview will be weighted 100%.
Interview	50%
	100%

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

· Your application is part of the examination; be sure it is complete. You may attach a resume, however, all information requested on the application form must be completed (i.e., writing “see resume” is not sufficient)

· Only the best-qualified applicants will be invited to the written test and interview.

· Applicants will be notified of date and time of written test and interview.

· Applicants must receive at least a score of 70 on each portion of the exam to be placed on the eligible list.

· Persons, who within 6 months prior to the deadline of this announcement, have applied for this classification and failed any portion of the examination may not apply under this announcement.

· Vacancy will be filled pursuant to Article 22 Posting of Vacancy with present seniority employees in an AFSCME classification given first consideration.

APPLY

Applications are available at the Human Resources Department located at 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 or you may call 248-680-7296 or write. Applications are also available at www.troymi.gov.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Troy does not discriminate against persons with disabilities in employment or the provision of services.

If you have a disability and may need accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact the Human Resources Department

at least two (2) working days in advance of the date needed. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodation.

411.06 Revised JM OC