Public Vehicle Inspector

Two (2) years of work experience as an automotive mechanic or service writer in the inspection, repair, or maintenance of automotive vehicles,

OR

Successful completion of an accredited training program in automotive service technology, plus one (1) year of work experience as an automotive mechanic or service writer in the inspection, repair, or maintenance of automotive vehicles,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree or higher in automotive technology, plus one (1) year of work experience as an automotive mechanic or service writer in the inspection, repair, or maintenance of automotive vehicles.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Daily exposure to outdoor environmental conditions throughout duration of entire workday
• Frequent exposure to elevated noise levels
• Duties necessitate standing for the majority of the workday

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects
• Ability to climb step stools to inspect underside of vehicles on hydraulic lifts
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Successful candidates will need to complete a physical assessment.

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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Jul 21, 2026, 12:00:00 AM