Position Title

Auto Mechanic

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$43,515 Salary

Job Description

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Makes skilled repairs and adjustments to automotive and maintenance equipment and machinery; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:     This is skilled work involving

responsibility for the overhaul and repair of a wide variety of automotive and maintenance equipment at times, including heavy-duty equipment such as bulldozers and pay loaders. The work requires a thorough knowledge of the trade. General instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed, but considerable leeway is permitted in planning the details of each assignment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Makes skilled repairs to gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, bulldozers, wheel loaders, waste/recycling equipment, etc.
• Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, fuel injectors, injection pumps, carburetors, shock absorbers, etc.
• Assists in a variety of tasks in regard to the upkeep, such as cleaning, washing windows and scrubbing floors;
• Repairs or replaces hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, valve bodies, hoses, etc.
• Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles
• Prepares maintenance equipment for painting by sanding, washing and applying paint
• Assists in the maintenance of grounds by mowing lawns, trimming trees, removing leaves and debris
• Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs o Makes welding repairs to automotive and maintenance equipment o Greases vehicles and equipment, changes oil and oil filter o Helps to clean and maintain tools, machinery, and other mechanical equipment; o Tunes engine, sets the timing, makes related adjustments
• Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment. Assists in removing snow and ice from walks, parking lots and pathways. Works as a motor equipment operator when directed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :   

Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other maintenance equipment; familiarity with welding techniques, ability to work from manuals, plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.

 

Job Qualifications

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING :    

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and one year of experience as a skilled automotive repairman; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:     Eligibility for an appropriate Class New York State

Driver’s License at time of application. Possession of License at time of Appointment.

Application Procedure

Apply online

Job Category

Transportation

Job Location

Transportation

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