Vehicular/Equipment Mechanic Trainee

General Information

This is semi-skilled automotive maintenance and repair work requiring the completion of increasingly more skilled tasks while training to perform at the journeyman level of a Vehicular/Equipment Mechanic.

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school with completion of a high school trade program in vehicular/equipment repair and maintenance, or high school graduation, or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year's related training or experience in semi-skilled vehicular/equipment repair and maintenance activities; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence and obtain commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, to be eligible for promotional consideration.

Description

For more details, please see Class Specifications | VEHICULAR/EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Important Information

• All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
• The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retail plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Pay

JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE
MOBILE COUNTY $41,469 - $66,295*
CITY OF MOBILE $36,716 - $58,696
CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $32,112 - $51,337
MOBILE AREA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS $40,458- $64,679*

*Amended 10/11/2025

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retail plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Application Instructions

• All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.