Verändere deine Karriere als Automotive Mechanic - EXAM bei City of Columbus in Bayern

• Performs major and minor repair and replacement work;
• Installs rings and bearings and makes proper adjustments; removes and replaces engines; overhauls and repairs fuel systems, heavy-duty manual and automatic transmissions, and clutches;
• Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces brakes to include air brakes, anti-lock brake systems, and brake components; corrects body rattles; overhauls differentials;
• Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights, replacing alternators, and repairing generators and starters;
• Makes road tests to locate defects in operation and as a check on repair work before the return of equipment to active use; uses a variety of common testing devices such as ammeters, voltmeters, diagnostic scanners, measuring instruments, computers, gauges of various sorts, and other testing equipment;
• Repairs and replaces hydraulic systems in fire apparatus, packer trucks, and earth and snow moving equipment;
• Repairs and replaces both gas and diesel engines;
• Makes drivability diagnostics and tests as needed using various scan tools;
• Performs diagnostic tests on air conditioning units and makes repairs;
• Makes diagnoses and repairs on various types of light equipment such as push mowers, wood chippers, weed eaters, sprayers, or generators;
• Performs welding and machine work incidental to completion of repair assignments and special projects; maintains performance and stock records;
• Drives commercial motor vehicles which require a commercial driver’s license;
• May change, mount, dismount, or balance tires on automotive equipment;
• May perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repairs on stationary and portable power generators.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Applicant and Employees Services Unit at (614) 645-8301.

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 55% covering Reading Manuals, Safety, Parts and Tools, Vehicle Systems, Problem Sensitivity, and Diagnostics; a work order form administered on computer weighted 15%; and a training evaluation weighted 30%.

The exam is expected to be administered in late August. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include