Building Operations & Maintenance
Automotive Service Worker
$49,634 to $63,202 a year
Posted until October 6, 2026 · posted September 25, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
From ≈ $23.86 an hour · $1,909 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $6.86/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$1,902 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 7.9 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $5,717 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
For Level I Assignments
- Two years of full-time satisfactory experience, performing automotive maintenance services, such as inspection, lubrication and oil changing acquired in a garage or gasoline service station; or
- Graduation from an approved trade high school, vocational high school or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair; or
- An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to paragraphs 1, 2, or 3 above.
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Six months of experience will be credited for satisfactory completion of each year of approved trade school, vocational high school, technical school, college or university education.
License Requirements
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For certain positions, a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Note:
Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learner's Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.
For Level II Assignments
- Two years of full-time satisfactory experience, performing automotive maintenance services, such as inspection, lubrication and oil changing acquired in a garage or gasoline service station; or
- Graduation from an approved trade high school, vocational high school or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair; or
- An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to paragraphs 1, 2, or 3 above.
Six months of experience will be credited for satisfactory completion of each year of approved trade school, vocational high school, technical school, college or university education.
5. One year of service as an Automotive Service Worker - Assignment Level I; or
6. One additional year of full-time automotive mechanical experience in an automotive repair shop or gasoline service station.
License Requirements
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For certain positions, a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Note:
Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learner's Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.
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The work
What the job is.
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Driver license
“New York State Class A or B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") Driver License with air brakes and tow endorsement.”
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Commercial license (CDL)
“New York State Class A or B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") Driver License with air brakes and tow endorsement.”
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Under direct supervision, the candidate will perform automotive maintenance services such as inspections, oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, tire changing, and simple repairs; battery service, checking, servicing, patching and changing tires; clean, wash and polish vehicles; clean interior of vehicles; dispense gasoline and oil; check the level, and refill automobile fluids such as coolant, oil, transmission and brake fluids;
Read the rest, from the posting
Candidates will also assist in performing repairs, in shops and on the road.
Assist in the replacement of engine parts, drivetrains, transmissions, steering gear and components, ignition, heating and cooling systems, air conditioning components, brake system, lighting system, sirens and back-up warning tone systems, etc.; operate motor vehicles to test repairs; may operate a tow truck when duties require; maintain and update vehicle service and repair records.
Preferred skills
Selection preference will be given to candidates possessing;
- New York State Class A or B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") Driver License with air brakes and tow endorsement.
- New York State Certifications: a. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1; b. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2; c. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3; d. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group 1
If selected for the position the above mentioned licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.
urrent City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 606876
All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 606876
If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. d.
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group 1
If selected for the position the above mentioned licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Skills they'd like
Preferred skills
Selection preference will be given to candidates possessing;
All the skills they list
- New York State Class A or B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") Driver License with air brakes and tow endorsement. This license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
- New York State Certifications: a. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1; b. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2; c. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3;All resumes are to be submitted electronically.
Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 733046
All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 733046
If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. d.
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group 1
If selected for the position the above mentioned licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically.
Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 733046
All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 733046.
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If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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