Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/18/15
Applications Due: 12/02/15
Vacancy ID: 25955
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleMotor Equipment Mechanic
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $49041 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Delaware
Street Address New York State Department of Transportation
80 Golf Course Road
City Hancock
StateNY
Zip Code13783
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications In order to be considered for appointment, candidates must be reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. This position is normally filled via competitive Civil Service examination. A viable eligibility list may not be available for this location, therefore NYSDOT is authorized to make a Provisional appointment at this location. If a candidate is appointed “provisionally” s/he will have to take and pass the next civil service examination for this title. Additionally, the provisional appointee must be reachable on the resulting eligible list for this title. If the provisional appointee is not successful on the Civil Service Exam or is not reachable on the resulting eligible list for the title, appointment to the position will end.
You must hold a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and posses a valid New York State Motor Vehicle HD Inspection License within 3 months of appointment to the position.
Four years 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.
Or, 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.
Duties Description The duties include performing preventive maintenance and routine repairs on a variety of Department vehicles and equipment. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation.
Overhaul, adjust 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, use 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.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
The incumbent will be expected to work overtime and respond to call-ins within 1 hour.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Karen Archer
Telephone 607-721-8144
Fax 607-721-8279
Email Address karen.archer@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street Administrative Services
44 Hawley Street, Room 905
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13901
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