The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair services on automotive vehicles, heavy duty trucks and various construction equipment to include dozers, excavators, forklifts and related equipment.

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a standard high school course and/or vocational school courses in automotive mechanics, and one (1) year of work experience as an automotive mechanic or mechanic assistant. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position and must possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
Must possess the tools required for this position by the Department of Fleet Services within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain required tools in working condition for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

Application and Supplemental Questions required by Closing Date (On-Line applications are preferred).
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are required to take and pass the Practical exam. Qualified applicants will be notified of test time, date and location after the closing date.

City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Vacation

Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate:
Days Per Year
Up to 3 yrs. of service10
3 yrs. to 10 years of service15
10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18
20 yrs. of service and over22

Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.

Discretionary Days

Regular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year. Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows:

Days
If hired January 1 through March 303
If hired April 1 through June 302
If hired July 1 through September 301
If hired October 1 through December 310

Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.

Sick Leave

Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.

Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.

Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.

Funeral Leave

Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days [four (4) for out-of-state funerals] with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.

Longevity Pay

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.

for other leaves and observed holidays.

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