Motor Equipment Mechanic; Provisional-BPD

residence

residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the city of buffalo prior to filing application. This does not apply to anyone applying for the buffalo police entry level examination.

please take notice that the ordinances of the city of buffalo mandate continuous residency in the city during your employment, except for positions specifically exempt under state law.

where indicated, a non-refundable application processing fee must accompany your application via check, cash or money order (if using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

check with civil service office for fee waiver info.

incumbents to positions in this class perform skilled mechanical work for all types of repairs to gasoline and diesel power automotive and motorized vehicles and equipment. They are constantly engaged in various physical activities in the repair of vehicles including pulling, pushing, carrying, kneeling, sitting, crawling, reaching, climbing and other physical activities as necessary. Motor equipment mechanics may be required to work in garages which are often poorly ventilated, inadequate heat in cold weather, cramped quarters, etc.

And on city streets where breakdowns occur. Work involves close relationships with other mechanics in the garage. Direct supervision is received from a motor equipment mechanic supervisor another higher-ranking supervisor or i so designated by the department head.

• performs all types of repairs on automobiles, trucks, tractors, bulldozers, graders, snow plows and other automotive or motorized vehicles and equipment including but not limited to adjusting and cleaning of spark plugs, tune up gas and diesel engines, adjusting carburetors, repairing faulty wiring, hydraulics, electronic fuel injection and sensor systems, anti-lock brake systems, fixing flat tires, repair drive trains in all types of vehicles and any other repairs that are required;
• performs all types of the above repairs on fire apparatus including the testing and repairing of fire pumps and aerial ladder devices;
• performs general repairing, installation, alignment and overhauling of motors and engines, transmissions and differentials and related parts and equipment;
• operates various types of mechanics tools, shop tools, pullers, forklifts, chain falls, lift jacks and jack stands, body repair tools and greasing equipment while performing repairs;
• operates a personal computer to run diagnostics and computerized manuals;
• may be required to do some burning and welding;
• is responsible for keeping work area in good housekeeping order;
• may be required to perform body repairs, painting and undercoating;
• may be required to operate a tow truck for picking-up and transporting to city garage disabled vehicles or equipment on the roadway, for repair;
• may be required to perform motor vehicle inspection checks;
• maintains daily records and related log of work performed;
• performs related work in connection with the maintenance and repair activities of the repair shop.

applicants must meet one of the following:

• continuous and permanent status in any city department in the competitive class as an engine mechanic, auto mechanic helper or tire mechanic for one year.
• continuous and permanent status in any city department in the non-competitive class as a laborer ii or tire mechanic for two years.

all applicants must have three years of full-time experience as an apprentice or automotive mechanic helper performing all types of repair work on motorized vehicles.

applicants must meet one of the following:

• associates degree from an accredited junior college or technical institute in the field of automotive technology or a related automotive technology/automotive mechanics field;
• graduation from a vocational high school or an adult education course in a vocational high school in an automotive mechanic's program and…