FLEET SERVICES ASSISTANT

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Fleet Services Assistant

Department of Fleet & Facility Management

Bureau of Fleet Management

Number of Positions: 9

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $33.62 per hour

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters - Local 700 (Bargaining Unit 08). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/20/2026

Under supervision, performs non-skilled and manual work in the routine maintenance and servicing of City vehicles and automotive equipment; provides auto maintenance services at a fuel station, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Service Garage

* Changes engine oil, lubricates grease fittings and replaces oil, fuel, and emission filters on automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other automotive equipment

* Checks vehicle equipment fluid levels (e.g. transmission, power steering, brake, wiper, engine coolant and hydraulic fluids) and replaces or refills as needed

* Dispenses (e.g. gas, diesel) to fill vehicle fuel tanks and dispenses oil, windshield washer solvent, and antifreeze

* Removes and replaces wheels/tires and secures spare tires on automotive and light duty vehicles

* Checks tires for proper air pressure and wear

* Pressure-washes motors and component housings in preparation for mechanical work

* Rotates tires on vehicles to ensure full tire life expectancy

* Power washes bodies, conveyor chains, and hoppers on salt trucks and related equipment

* Applies license plates and affixes appropriate stickers and decals

* Uses high pressure washers, de-greasers, and commercial cleaning solvents to clean garage facilities, including sweeping and washing floors to prevent safety and fire hazards

* Washes, vacuums, and polishes vehicles

* Updates and maintains computer records with information on vehicles serviced and work completed

Fuel Station

* Maintains fuel station area clean and free of debris (e.g. cleans oil spoils, removes snow and ice) to minimize accidents and provide a safe environment

* Assists drivers experiencing problems dispensing fuel; checks malfunctioning or inoperable fuel pumps; notifies appropriate personnel of downed pumps and needed repairs

* Checks vehicles for fluid levels and dispenses oil, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze

* Maintains of manual log of vehicles arriving at the fuel station; takes readings of compressed natural gas stored at fuel station multiple times a day as required; completes daily EPA vapor recovery forms documenting condition fuel pumps

* Opens fuel tank for the refueling of pumps and takes required readings; check to make sure spill

bucket is properly emptied

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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