Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleService and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) Region 8
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 of appointment to a Service & Repair Mechanic Motor Equipment position, candidates must obtain a valid NYS Inspection Certification issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; and must also 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 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. 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 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 Diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation. Overhaul adjust and repair gaseous fuel engines, clutches, transmissions, and differentials; ignition, wiring, lighting, fuel, cooling, braking and complex hydraulic systems; steering wheel and suspension mechanisms, and body, cab, and frame components. Conduct NYS inspections. Overhaul and rebuild starters, generators, compressors, pumps (fuel, water, air and hydraulic), spreaders, small engines, mowers, and a variety of other equipment, including but not limited to, track vehicles, loaders (front-end and belt), cranes, shovels, lifts, hydraulic excavators, etc. Diagnose and repair electronic engine control systems, anti-lock brake systems and air conditioning. May be required to do cutting and welding, as appropriate. Make road calls and test drive equipment. Complete reports, use parts catalogs and perform other related duties. Effectively utilize the department fleet management software and DOT electronic systems to assist in repair, ordering, and managing the repair schedule and parts stock. Overtime will be required and during the Snow and Ice season, you may be placed on a shift other than the day shift.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency events.
NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND DRUG TEST PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.
Additional Comments 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 Kelly.LoBiondo@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street Region 8 Administration
4 Burnett Blvd.
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit the Application (S1000) to:
Email: KellyLoBiondo@dot.ny.gov
or Fax: (845) 431-7927
or Mail: NYS Department of Transportation, 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603; Attn: Kelly LoBiondo
The application (S1000) can be found at: https://www.dot.ny.gov/jobs/applic_employment
Region 8 covers Columbia County, Dutchess County, Putnam County, Orange County, Rockland County, Ulster County and Westchester County.