FLEET SERVICES ASSISTANT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience * Six (6) months of automotive maintenance work experience in an automotive repair shop or car dealership, OR * A training certificate from a recognized school or training center in automotive maintenance Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications * Must possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois drivers' license WORKING CONDITIONS * Automotive service garage * Work schedules include varying days off and shifts * Unavoidable exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions * Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment * Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy equipment) EQUIPMENT * Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, glasses, gloves) * Testing and monitoring equipment * Standard tools used in servicing automotive equipment (e.g., combination wrench, overhead pneumatic dispenser, cleaning solvents) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Moving and lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required * Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time * Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs * Ability to operate applicable hand tools and power equipment * Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order. Qualified bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Apr 6, 2026, 12:01:00 AM

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