Automotive Mechanic III

Overview

Under supervision, an Automotive Mechanic III is a journeyman mechanic engaged in diagnosing malfunctions of automotive vehicles and auxiliary equipment and repairing or replacing parts as necessary. The employee uses independent judgment in carrying out assignments after receiving work orders and is responsible for testing results after completion. The employee may supervise lower level Automotive Mechanics. Performs related work as required.

• Determines parts requirements and obtains them from parts storage area or writes parts orders; contacts vendors to obtain quotes and checks parts status.
• Examines vehicles and diagnoses repair and maintenance requirements.
• Attends in-service training sessions provided by manufacturers of equipment in use.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems, rebuilds engines and transmissions, regrinds valves, rewires generators, adjusts engine timing, repairs hydraulic systems, repairs power brakes and power steering.
• Repairs auxiliary equipment used with automotive vehicles such as plows, mowers, sprayers, cement mixers, backpack blowers, small generators, chain saws.
• Answers road calls and tows in vehicles which cannot be repaired on the road.
• Road tests vehicles to check work results after completion.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive mechanic trade; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Good knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of the wide variety of automotive equipment utilized by County departments.
• Good knowledge of the mechanisms, systems and components of gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctioning of automotive and mechanical equipment; ability to execute written instructions and to follow diagrams and sketches.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Either:

• Possession of the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The type of license required will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated; license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
• Depending on nature of assignment, possession and maintenance of a New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection License may be required during employment in this title.
• Applicant may be required to support other campuses including Eastern Campus in which travel is required.

• NYS CDL License
• Automotive SAE Certifications

As per the Association of Municipal Employees contract, this is a Grade 18. The shift will be from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Shift/Days and Hours are subject to change. Automotive Mechanics are considered essential employees and must respond to the college during emergency situations (weather, county declarations etc.).

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors).

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

Civil Rights Compliance Officers
Christina Vargas
Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York
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Dionne Walker-Belgrave
Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York
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