Service & Repair Mechanic; Motor Equipment - Belmont Lake

Position: Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) - Belmont Lake
Duties Description This position is a skilled-trades responsible for the mechanic and technician duties within Belmont Lake State Park. The Service & Repair Mechanic's primary responsibility is to perform journey-level motor equipment repair.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnoses the cause of breakdowns and for performing major and minor mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled mowers, tractors, attachments, vehicles and equipment.

• Works on heavy and light trucks, bulldozers, excavators, compressors, rollers, various mowing equipment, and chain saws and other small-engine equipment.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance and vehicle safety inspections on a routine basis.

• Performs NYS vehicle inspections.

• Supervises and trains lower level or seasonal garage employees to ensure that instructions have been followed, and the quality of work is satisfactory.

• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.

• Operates various motor vehicles for towing/hauling and snow plowing/removal as needed

• Performs various welding and metal fabrication duties as needed. Metal fabrication will involve not only motor equipment but also fabrication for various purposes as needed.

• Operates and supervises the machine shop, which houses various specialized equipment for fabrication and metal working.

• Performs other related duties as needed such as repair to small equipment, e.g., mowers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.

• Supervises lower-level staff as needed.

• Other related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications 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'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 B.O.C.E.S, 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.

* If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License by date of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid certification as a NYS Department of Motor Vehicle Inspector as a term and condition of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS CDL Class B Driver's License with tow truck/ wrecker endorsement
** or be able to obtain it within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

• Experience on gas or diesel engines, hydraulic systems, reel and blade maintenance, spray rig pumps and irrigation pumps preferred.

** Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

BENEFITS:
Paid Time Off: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs

• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership

• NYS Deferred Compensation

• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Paid Parental

Appointees who work in Suffolk County will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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