Automotive Mechanic

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Operates tools and equipment including but not limited to valve-grinders, drum-cutting lathes, wheel balancers, machine lathes, cutting and heating torches, basic machine tools, and mechanical and electrical measuring and analysis equipment;

Inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical, fuel hydraulic, cooling, and exhaust systems; Removes, rebuilds, and adjusts carburetors, distributors, transmissions, etc.; Inspects, removes, and repairs brakes; Repairs internal combustion engines, (gas, diesel) including fitting of crank shafts, pistons, pins, and bearings; Repairs snow plows, road rollers, excavating equipment, street sweepers, and various miscellaneous mowers, pumps, generators, etc.; Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels; Road tests equipment

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough working knowledge of mechanical tools, techniques, and procedures, including basic computer skills, as they relate to diagnostic instruments; Thorough knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to automotive repair and maintenance; Ability to analyze and diagnose mechanical problems; Ability to understand instructions; Ability to operate automobiles, light and heavy trucks, backhoes and other construction equipment such as wheel and stone, drills, air gun, air ratchet, sanders, hydraulic pumps and jacks etc.; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to communicate effectively; Good judgment; dependability; resourcefulness; initiative; tact; courtesy; manual dexterity; Physical condition commensurate with the demand of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER

A) Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and (4) years of experience involving the repair of automotive vehicles and equipment; or B) Six (6) years of experience as described in (A); or C) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York. Possession of a basic automotive mechanic tool set which includes metric tools. Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspectors Certification for Light Vehicles, Heavy Vehicles and Emissions. Possession of a valid Section 609 Technician Certification. CLASSIFICATION: NON COMPETITIVE

Interested candidate must email resumes to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $64,558.00 - $86,078.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Work Location: In person