Automotive Technician Apprentice
Salary
$21.08 Hourly
Location
Duluth or Virginia, MN
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
26-127/960-02
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
10/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
Join St. Louis County as an Automotive Technician Apprentice and earn while you learn how we maintain, repair and recondition various types of county vehicles and equipment.
What is an apprenticeship at St. Louis County?
An apprenticeship is part-time work that provides practical work experience, for students or recent graduates of a recognized automotive technician program. Successful apprentices may be eligible for appointment to a full-time Automotive Technician position with St. Louis County.
Where are the current vacancies?
Public Works is currently hiring multiple Automotive Technician Apprentices to work in Duluth or Virginia, Minnesota. As part of the application process, applicants will select the location where they would be willing to work. This information will be used to filter the eligible list and ensure applicants are being referred for interview according to their preference.
Please use the following link to view the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
This classification is used to provide the apprentice with a hands-on learning experience while performing increasingly more responsible work in a skilled trades field. Placements shall be in an occupational setting related to the apprentice's field of study. Depending on the department, the apprentice is assigned to perform routine skilled trades duties, routine maintenance, record keeping, and assisting staff to perform required tasks related to the position in which the apprentice is serving. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Mechanical hazards. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; near and midrange vision; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; use fingers; handle; kneel; move about; reach; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; talk/speak; taste/smell; twist at waist; right and left wrist turn; electrical hazards; slippery surfaces; moving objects; traffic; work around others; work inside and drive. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; balance; climb ladders and stairs; crawl; crouch; feel; grasp; maintain posture; squat; static neck position; walk; exposure to weather; extreme noise and vibration; burns; elevated surfaces; chemicals; customer/public contact and work outside.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Apprentices are part-time employees subject to a twenty-four (24) month probationary period.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
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Please type or clearly print your name.
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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
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All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Are you currently enrolled or have recently graduated from a program related to automotive technician, automotive maintenance or equivalent program?
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At which Public Works (Motor Pool) location(s) are you willing to work? Please check all that apply.
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SME Explanation: Questions 10-13 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-13.
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What professional qualities and technical skills would you bring to this position?
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Please describe the types of light duty vehicles you have worked on (sedans, pick-up trucks, vans).
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Explain your experience with washing/detailing light duty vehicles such as sedans, pick-up trucks or vans.
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Explain your experience installing optional accessories such as aftermarket accessories on light duty vehicles such as sedans, pick-up trucks or vans.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota
Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1
Duluth, Minnesota, 55802
Phone 218-726-2422
Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov
| Location | Duluth, MN |
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