Assistant Supervising Mechanic examination
Assistant Supervising Mechanic open competitive examination (M1217H) for Lakewood. Open to residents of Ocean County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Monmouth County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Lakewood · Symbol M1217H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Ocean County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Monmouth County.
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| Symbol | M1217H |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant Supervising Mechanic |
| Employer | Lakewood |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Ocean County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Monmouth County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | ASSISTANT SUPERVISING MECHANIC (06728) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Lakewood sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for ASSISTANT SUPERVISING MECHANIC:
Under direction, assists in supervising and works with a group of employees engaged in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of various types of motor vehicles and/or motorized construction equipment; does other related work as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Troubleshoots malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools and/or cars, vans, trucks, or buses.
- Inspects and drives repaired vehicles to determine if repairs have been made properly.
- Trains workers in and demonstrates proper methods and techniques for repairing and maintaining vehicles using hand tools, welding, grinding, and other tools and equipment.
- Keeps inventory of parts and equipment, and prepares requisitions for replacement stock.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 3 years of experience, a license or certification named in the specification. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for ASSISTANT SUPERVISING MECHANIC:
TRAINING Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school. Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, tractors, power shovels, and cranes. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Lakewood appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
Other examinations open at Lakewood
- Clerk 4, Lakewood (M1277H), closes November 23, 2026
- General Supervisor Public Works, Lakewood (M1278H), closes November 23, 2026
- Heavy Equipment Operator, Lakewood (M1280H), closes November 23, 2026
- Management Assistant, Lakewood (M1218H), closes November 23, 2026
- Senior Maintenance Repairer, Lakewood (M1210H), closes November 23, 2026
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