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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/02/15

Applications Due03/17/15

Vacancy ID19389

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleMotor Equipment Mechanic (Katonah)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $39384 to $39384 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Westchester

Street Address New York State Department of Transportation

85 Route 100

City Katonah

StateNY

Zip Code10536

Minimum Qualifications A viable eligible list does not exist at this location. To be considered for a temporary appointment, candidates must meet the minimum requirements and qualifications (see below). If you are appointed temporarily, you will have to apply to be on the Civil Service eligible list for this title that is based on the below qualifications and experience. Employees appointed temporarily for this position must be immediately reachable on the eligible list or their employment in the position will end. If the candidate is immediately reachable on the eligible list in their location their status will then become permanent.

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;
Or 2. 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 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.

Candidates must possess a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, and a valid New Your State Motor Vehicle HD Inspection license within three (3) months of appointment to a Motor Equipment Mechanic position.

Duties Description 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.

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

Name Timothy Werder

Telephone (485) 431-5715

Fax (485) 431-7927

Email Address timothy.werder@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street Administrative Services

4 Burnett Boulevard

City Poughkeepsie

State NY

Zip Code 12603

 

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