Mechanic

Do you have a passion for making things run? Put your knowledge & skills to work for Arc Herkimer's Transportation Team as a Mechanic!

Starting rate $22.50/hr.

Monday through Friday, day shift, 40 hours per week.

18+ years old, diploma/GED required.

Your expertise in auto mechanics can truly make a difference for people with disabilities:

• Repair agency vehicles, including buses, cars, vans, and SUVs
• Ensure quality working conditions of all agency vehicles through preventative maintenance
• Prepare vehicles for all NYS inspections
• Perform internal inspections, keep accurate vehicle records, and update inventory
• Fulfill NYS DMV and NYS DOT regulations for repairs and record-keeping
• Collect & review daily driving logs and reports
• Promptly complete any and all repairs noted on driver reports
• Drive bus or vehicle as directed

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience with medium duty bus, truck chassis, including air brake, diesels, and gas engines
• Section 720 & 721 of NYS DOT regulations preferred
• Possess NYS inspection certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must possess NYS CLD Class B license or obtain within 6 months
• Must have basic tools to perform maintenance of medium duty vehicles

In addition to your typical benefits, as a Mechanic you can receive:

• Tuition assistance
• Professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at various locations
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as many other great benefits!

Our leadership team is hands-on, and create an environment for you to thrive at work through mentorship, exciting events, and teambuilding!

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.