How to hire a street light mechanic

How to hire a street light mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step street light mechanic hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a street light mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new street light mechanic
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

Post a street light mechanic job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the street light mechanic you need to hire. Certain street light mechanic roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a street light mechanic to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a street light mechanic that fits the bill.

   This list presents street light mechanic salaries for various positions.

   Type of Street Light Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Street Light Mechanic	Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.	$14-32
   Master	A master is an individual who has the power and ability to make use, dispose of something, or take control. One can be a master of a certain language, skill, or anything he/she or she is an expert of... Show more	$18-61
   Master Automotive Technician	A master automotive technician is an expert in auto repair work. This position is also known as an automotive master mechanic, and the primary qualification for this position is a certification from an automotive service institute... Show more	$19-51

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • DOT
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Oil Changes
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Diesel Engines
   • General Maintenance
   • Electrical Systems
   • Engine Tune-Ups
   • Electrical Problems
   • Water Pumps
   • Service Calls
   • Filters ETC
   • Troubleshoot

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
   • Supervise qualified soldiers that run an unschedule side of a maintenance shop that perform on the spot repairs.
   • Recommend other services for vehicle's dependability.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your street light mechanic job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A street light mechanic salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, street light mechanics' average salary in tennessee is 37% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level street light mechanics earn 55% less than senior-level street light mechanics.
   • Certifications. A street light mechanic with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a street light mechanic's salary.

   Average street light mechanic salary

   $45,159yearly

   $21.71 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level street light mechanic salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a street light mechanic job description

   A good street light mechanic job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a street light mechanic job description:

   Street light mechanic job description example

   
   

   Starting at: $28.40/hour

   After 3 years $31.37/hour

   Per AFSCME* contract

   
   

   Standard uniforms, an outer wear allowance, and tools are provided by the City.

   Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans start day of hire.

   Retirement plan includes 401a and Health Savings plans with employer contribution.

   Opportunities for hourly bonuses for ASE Master Automotive and/or Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician certification.

   
   

   HOURS Current shift is Monday - Friday 4:00pm-12:30am . Overtime is required at times; employees should work at least 50% of offered overtime. Pursuant to Article 18 shift/schedule changes between first and second shift will be granted on the basis of seniority, within the same job classification, at the pay period immediately following November 1st and April 1st each year.

   
   

   DUTIES

   • Perform automotive and equipment mechanical work at an intermediate level (on vehicles and equipment including trucks, vehicles, tractors, mowers, backhoes, loaders, graders, etc.), vehicle diagnostics, driveability, electrical system troubleshooting, and installation and removal of emergency lighting and radio equipment.
   • Perform general labor and service work and other similar work assignments.

   
   

   REQUIREMENTS

   • High school (or GED equivalent) or mechanic trade school graduate.
   • Two (2) years current full-time paid experience as an automotive light-medium truck and off-road equipment mechanic/technician.
   • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for this position.
   • Knowledge of gasoline and diesel equipment operation principles and applicable mechanical repair methods.
   • Must have valid Michigan driver license, with a good driving record at the time of application, based on City of Troy standards.
   • Before initial probation period is complete applicant must obtain CDL with a Group A designation, including air brakes with N endorsement and Medical Card, as required by the State of Michigan and a State of Michigan Master Mechanic in Automobile/Light Truck Certification.

   As a requirement of employment both must be kept current.

   • Applicants must meet LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) security standards in order to have access to the Police Department.
   • As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).

   
   

   PREFERENCES

   • Four (4) years or more recent experience as an automotive light-medium truck and off-road equipment mechanic/technician service.
   • Michigan Master Mechanic in Automobile/Light Truck and Master ASE Automobile Technician certifications; applicants with relevant certifications may be considered before those without. Applicant must provide copy of certification(s) or wallet certificate with application.
   • Training in vehicle/equipment maintenance from a vocational or trade school.
   • Current CDL (Commercial Driver License) including air brakes and (N) endorsement.

   
   

   EVALUATION PROCESS

   TYPE

   WEIGHT

   * Current ASE Master Automotive Technician Certification will waive demonstration requirement; interview will be weighted 100%.

   Demonstration

   50%

   Interview

   50%

   Total

   100%

   
   

   APPLY Applications are available at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings.

   
   

   *The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit represents this position. There may be contract language which could impact the selection process.

   
   

   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and state law.

   
   
   Job Posted by ApplicantPro
   

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find street light mechanics for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any street light mechanics they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level street light mechanics with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your street light mechanic job on Zippia to find and recruit street light mechanic candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit street light mechanics, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new street light mechanic

   Once you've selected the best street light mechanic candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new street light mechanic. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a street light mechanic?