Service And Repair Mechanic

Journey-Level Mechanic

Under general supervision, performs the tasks of a journey-level mechanic on the repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy trucks and construction equipment and attachments; repairs and maintains motors, generators, and other mechanical and electrical components of stationary or mobile powder-driven equipment; supervises helpers and other subordinate staff, as required, and may also be required to oversee other journey-level employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Either:

• Four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems.
• An associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.

Substitution:

• Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
• Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.0.C.E.S, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Graduation from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining and repairing medium or heavy-duty diesel-powered trucks equipped with air brakes and hydraulic equipment, such as dump body hydraulic circuits, garbage truck roll offs, garbage compactors, woodchippers, front plows or hydraulically operated spreader systems.

A CDL B license will be required. Candidates applying without a CDL B license are required to obtain a Commercial Driver License permit within 30 days of appointment and CDL B by the end of probation or will be terminated.

Additional Comments

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:

This position is eligible for additional annual components of pay which are as follows:

• Base Pay $31.95
• Geographic Pay: $3.37 hourly

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.