Service And Repair Mechanic

Service & Repair Mechanic

Service & Repair Mechanics (Motor Equipment) perform skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field. Duties include:

Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment. Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment. Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections. Maintains diesel powered equipment and components such as, hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers and starting systems. Operates test equipment, hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems. Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment. May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates. Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs. Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

Minimum QualificationsNon-competitive: 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 OR an associate 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.O.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.

Must possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. Must possess a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. Experience in heavy equipment operations is preferred but not required.

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency’s operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your regions administrative headquarters, via the agency’s internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from either scanning the QR code or visiting the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below.