Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleService and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $43484 to $53081 Annually
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Within one (1) year from appointment to a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) position, candidates must obtain a valid NYS Inspection Certification issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle; and also, must obtain a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.
If a viable eligible list does not exist, a temporary appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a temporary appointment must take the next continuous recruitment open-competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant continuous recruitment/eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.
The minimum requirements for taking the examination are:
Four (4) years of experience as an automotive diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty equipment and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems. On your application, you must specify types of repair work performed and the kinds of vehicles on which you performed this work;
OR
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:
(1) Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as BOCES, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience. (2) 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.
Experience limited to airplane (aviation) mechanic (except for ground equipment); gas station attendant; the repair of motorcycles, motor boats, or small engines; installation or repair of transmissions; mufflers, brakes, or tires; new car preparation; auto body repair work; or management activities as the owner or supervisor of a repair shop or service station is NOT QUALIFYING.
Duties Description • Working knowledge of the practices and techniques of making a variety of mechanical and electrical repairs on gas and diesel powered automotive and other motor-driven equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation of automotive equipment, and other motor-driven equipment.
• As assigned, working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the activities of State wards under the supervision of Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment) or Residency supervision.
• Ability to make accurate diagnoses of mechanical or electrical problems for gas and/or diesel powered self-propelled and non-propelled automotive equipment.
• Ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• As assigned, ability to supervise and train others.
• Ability to read and interpret technical maintenance manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints.
• Willingness and ability to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime in support of Department operations*.
• Self-motivation to work productively with minimal supervision in accomplishing P.M. and repair tasks.
• As required, Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) weld cut and braze a variety of materials using electric or oxyacetylene welding equipment.
*Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up unless managers can demonstrate a clear operational need for less time.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and a current resume no later than
December 31, 2019. Tim Granato
Administrative Services Director
NYS Department of Transportation
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address timothy.granato@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
207 Genesee Street
Notes on ApplyingPositions may exist in one or more of the Counties covered by Region 2 (Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton & Fulton/Montgomery Counties)
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and a current resume no later than
December 31, 2019. Tim Granato
Administrative Services Director
NYS Department of Transportation
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov