Job Description

Date Opened: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:00 AMDepartment: General Services DepartmentSalary: $25.00 - $33.45 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Join an award-winning Fleet Management Division as an Automotive Service Technician and become part of a highly skilled, ASE‑certified team supporting the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with one of the largest and most modern municipal fleets in the region—more than 7,000 assets—keeping our community running safely and efficiently.
You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light and medium‑duty vehicles at our Atando Ave. maintenance facility. This includes working with advanced electronic systems, hybrid and electric powertrains, and public safety vehicle equipment.
We equip our technicians for success with:
• Modern garages featuring lifts and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
• Access to OEM factory software, tooling, and training
• Uniforms provided
• $250 boot and prescription safety glass reimbursement annually
• A diverse fleet of over 7,000 assets, offering variety and challenge
• Career growth opportunities, including ASE training incentives and tuition reimbursement
• An annual tool reimbursement of $1200
• 2.5% Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• 12 paid holidays
If you're a skilled automotive technician looking to take your career to the next level in a supportive, high-performance environment—we want to hear from you.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs advanced diagnosis & repair of complex electronically controlled gasoline, automotive diesel, hybrid, electric powertrains, and modern electrical systems that may necessitate the use of computer based diagnostic platforms.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspection and repair to comply with Fleet Management and NCDOT standards.

• Utilizes fleet maintenance software to accurately document work performed.

• Interpret manuals, electrical diagrams, and diagnostic software.

• Understand and follow industry specific safety procedures and general safety practices.

• Maintains a safe/clean work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working on light and medium‑duty vehicles.

• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in maintaining & repairing automotive & related equipment.

• Awareness of occupational hazards and safe work practices.

• Ability to diagnose, evaluate, and clearly document work performed.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Possess or obtain the following licensures within six months (180) days of hire:

  • NC Inspection license

  • AC Recovery & Recycling License

• Willingness to work overtime, alternate shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Ability to pass background and motor vehicle license check.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Basic hand tools and tool storage required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification from a technical school or college

• ASE certification(s) applicable to position

• Experience repairing and maintaining fleet vehicles and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click hereto learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.