Performance Driven Workforce Hiring Event in Detroit: CDL, Mechanic and Technician Jobs, Oct. 27

DETROIT, MI — Metro Detroit still runs on vehicles, and somebody has to drive them, haul them, fix them and paint them. Performance Driven Workforce is recruiting for exactly that kind of work at a hiring event on Tuesday, October 27, at the Detroit at Work Michigan Ave. Career Center in southwest Detroit, with pay listed at up to $30 an hour.

Nine role types, one three-hour window, and a door that stays open to people with a record. Bring a stack of resumes and come ready to talk.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Performance Driven Workforce Hiring Event
Date	Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	Detroit at Work Michigan Ave. Career Center, 9301 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48210
Format	In person
Pay	Up to $30 an hour, per the listing
Registration	No registration link is posted for this event
Background	Criminal backgrounds considered case by case

🔥 Who They're Recruiting

The Detroit at Work events calendar lists nine kinds of openings for this one, split roughly between the driver's seat and the shop floor:

Chauffeurs
CDL Class A and Class B drivers
CDL car haulers
Diesel mechanics
Entry-level mechanics
Experienced electrical technicians
Engine dynamometer technicians
Fabricators
Auto body painters

Performance Driven Workforce has been staffing vehicle evaluator, test driver and mechanic jobs tied to Southeast Michigan automotive product development for years, according to earlier local TV coverage of its hiring. That explains the mix of drivers and shop roles.

The entry-level mechanic line is the one to notice if you are just getting started. Most other roles imply a license class or a trade.

💵 What "Up to $30" Really Means

The $30 figure is a ceiling, not a starting rate for every seat. The listing does not break pay out by role, so expect a CDL car hauler or an experienced electrical tech to sit near the top and an entry-level shop role to start lower. Ask the recruiter for the rate on the specific job, the shift, and whether the work is direct or a staffing assignment before you say yes. No headcount has been announced, so treat this as a chance to get in front of a recruiter, not a guaranteed offer.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Dress for success. The listing says so.
Bring several copies of your resume. Put your license class, endorsements and any ASE or trade certifications at the top.
Bring your driver's license and, for CDL roles, your medical card if you have one.
If you have a record, come anyway. The employer says backgrounds are reviewed case by case, so be ready to talk about it briefly and honestly.
Arrive early. The event runs only three hours, 10 AM to 1 PM.

Busy Week at Detroit at Work

This is not the only event on Michigan Avenue this week. Marriott holds a hospitality career event at the same center on Thursday, October 29, and the Engineers Get Hired fair lands in Novi the same day. Different event, different day, different requirements. Our Detroit at Work hiring events guide has the full run through November 10.

🔎 Where to Aim This Week

Driver and mechanic openings post across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties every week. Search by license class and trade.

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FAQ

When and where is the Performance Driven Workforce hiring event?

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Detroit at Work Michigan Ave. Career Center, 9301 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48210.

Do I need to register?

The Detroit at Work listing does not post a registration link for this event. Show up during the event window with resumes in hand.

What does it pay?

The listing says up to $30 an hour. It does not give a rate for each role, so ask about the specific position.

Can I apply with a criminal background?

Yes. The listing says candidates with criminal backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Are there jobs for people without experience?

Entry-level mechanic is on the list. Most other roles call for a CDL, a trade skill or prior experience.

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