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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/06/16

Applications Due12/21/16

Vacancy ID35032

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleMotor Equipment Mechanic

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

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 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address Harbor Lock Road

City Utica

StateNY

Zip Code13502

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.
The minimum requirements for taking the examination are:

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 worked performed and the kinds of vehicles on which you performed this work; 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: 1. 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. 2. 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 transmission, muffler, 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.

Duties Description 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. Candidate shall meet reasonable time standards for repairs and perform accurate documentation of work accomplished on work orders

Overtime will be required and during the Snow & Ice 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. Candidate will be required to complete the ICS 100 &700 on line training.

*Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up unless managers can demonstrate a clear operational need for less time.

NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND DRUG TEST PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Carol Entwistle

Telephone (315)793-2389

Fax (315)793-2390

Email Address carol.entwistle@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 207 Genesee Street

City Utica

State NY

Zip Code 13501

 

Notes on ApplyingEligible candidates should submit a current resume or a Department of Transportation application form (PER 22) and a letter of application by December 21, 2016 to:

Carol Entwistle
Administrative Services Director
NYS Department of Transportation
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
or by email to: carol.entwistle@dot.ny.gov

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