Fleet Mechanic

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT The City of Bridgeport is now accepting submissions for the position of Fleet Mechanic Public Facilities (Municipal Garage) The Municipal Garage has some responsibility for all City Vehicles. The entire fleet is registered through the Garage while maintenance is divided. The Garage maintains all City vehicles except for those utilized by the Police and Fire departments. The Garage schedules and performs routine maintenance to assure fleet safety, performs extensive repairs in-house, supervises repairs performed by outside vendors and maintains an inventory of parts to service vehicles and equipment. We operate within all State and Federal Standards. For more information visit: https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/public-facilities Salary and Benefits: $80,849.00 - $85,674.00 annually. This position is affiliated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1303-468, Council 4 (aka “AFSCME 1303”) and includes an extensive package of benefits as outlined with the associated collective bargain agreement (aka “union contract”). The above salary is subject to cost-of-living increases as negotiated by AFSCME 1303. The benefits shall include health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), a term life insurance policy, paid leave (sick, vacation, personal), paid holidays, 457(b) deferred compensation plan (employee paid), and other voluntary employee paid benefits. The City of Bridgeport also offers several voluntary benefit programs via automatic payroll deduction: 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with Roth options, legal services, and complimentary discounted perks for city municipal employees. Retail and tuition discounts may be available at various universities and businesses that have partnered with the City of Bridgeport. The city participates in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) (www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/cmers/muniretire.htm), which requires both employer and employee contributions. Please be aware that your earnings from this position are not covered under Social Security; instead, you will make contributions towards your government pension plan. For further information, you may visit the Social Security website at ssa.gov. Application Process: Mail, deliver or email a resume, a cover letter, and a completed Civil Service Application (found below) to the Civil Service Commission Office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 or by email to COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov. Please include “Fleet Mechanic – Public Facilities” in the subject line. Accepting complete submissions until position has been filled. (Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport). This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and controlled substance screening. Municipal Profile The City of Bridgeport is in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The most populous city in Connecticut, it has an approximate population of 147,000, consisting of 50,367 households, with a population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. Nicknamed the “Park City” for its over 40 public parks, including the Olmsted-designed Seaside Park and Beardsley Park, Bridgeport is a vibrant community, and was recently cited as the 11th most diverse city in the country (with some 85 languages spoken here). NBC Today also labeled Bridgeport one of the top 5 booming cities in the nation. The City is also home to numerous attractions, such as the Barnum Museum, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, the Total Mortgage Arena, and the Soundside Music Festival, all of which bring thousands of visitors to the city each year for a myriad of events. A center of learning, Bridgeport is h…

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