Service and Repair Mechanic; Motor Equipment), Onondaga County, Region

Job Overview

Title:

Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Onondaga County, Region 3

Agency:
Transportation, Department of

Agency:
Transportation, Department of

Title:

Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Onondaga County, Region 3

Occupational Category:
Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: 12

Bargaining Unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range:
From $57,956 to $68,757 Annually

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Appointment Type:
Permanent

Jurisdictional Class:
Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 5%

Workweek:
Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 7 AM

To: 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed?:
No

Mandatory overtime?:
Yes

Compressed workweek allowed?:
No

Telecommuting allowed?:
No

County:
Onondaga

Street Address: 5450 South Bay Road

City:
North Syracuse

State: NY

Zip Code: 13212

Diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation. Overhaul 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. Make road calls and test drive equipment. Complete reports using 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 Winter Maintenance 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 situations.

• 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. (On your application you must specify types of repair work performed and the kinds of vehicles on which you performed this work).
• Successful completion of the New York State Department of Labor approved Diesel Engine Mechanic apprenticeship.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• 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 Vehicles; and also must obtain a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.
• NOTE:
  
  All candidates must pass a pre‑employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre‑employment screening process and…