Detroit Holds Job Fair June 13 To Fill Dozens Of City Positions

DETROIT, MI — The City of Detroit will holg a job fair on Tuesday, June 13, to fill dozens of key positions in the Fleet Division of the General Services Department. The available positions are related to the maintenance and overall upkeep of the department’s more than 2,000 vehicles, such as police cars, fire engines and ambulances, as well as equipment used to service the city’s streets, neighborhoods and parks.

The positions range in skill level as well as qualification requirements and will cover the vehicle maintenance for not only the General Services Department but also for the Department of Public Works, Police and Fire Departments.

“Having a talented vehicle maintenance staff is critical to our ability to make sure buses run on time and that police, fire and EMS show up quickly to an emergency,” the General Service Department’s Brad Dick. “This fair will give us an opportunity to connect with residents who have this skill set and want to help improve our city.”

The fair will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the General Services Department yard, 8221 Davison St., Detroit.Job opportunities include:

• Auto repair foreman
• Automotive service attendant
• Automotive service technician (ASE certification required)
• Auto repair supervisor
• Emergency vehicle technician (EVT and ASE certifications required)
• Garage attendant
• General auto body mechanic
• General auto mechanic
• General welder
• Senior motor vehicle dispatcher

Some of the position will be hourly starting at $9.89 an hour; others will be salaried positions with the range of pay beginning at $20,500 to $61,000 annually. Individuals who are interested in attending the fair should register online. For additional information, call (313) 224-4419 or (313) 628-0819.

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