Auto Mechanic

Automotive Mechanic

At Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. We believe in empowering our educators and providing them with the resources they need to help every child succeed.

Position Overview

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is seeking a skilled and motivated Auto Mechanic to join our Transportation Department. In this essential role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the district's fleet of school buses, vehicles, and other transportation equipment to ensure safe and reliable service for our students and staff. This is a full-time 8-hour/day position.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Other benefits, e.g., health and dental insurance, NYS retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid sick and personal leave, optional enrollment in 403b and flexible spending accounts, etc

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient performance of a variety of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance tasks. Direct supervision is received from a higher level employee, permitting considerable leeway for planning the details of each assignment. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of Automotive Mechanic Helpers, Garage Attendants, laborers, or other subordinate employees. Incumbent does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Performs skilled operations in making general repairs on gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel motor equipment such as trucks, passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles, power shovels, graders and bulldozers;
• Removes, disassembles, repairs and assembles components of automotive transmissions, both standard and automatic;
• Grinds valves and fits new bearings, pistons and rings;
• Repairs or replaces water pumps, fuel pumps, generators, shock absorbers and distributors;
• Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;
• Assembles, times, and tunes engines;
• Performs diagnostic analysis to determine repairs to, or replacement of, vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment;
• Does trouble-shooting and makes repairs to automotive air conditioning systems;
• Repairs or overhauls ignition systems, brakes, differentials, carburetors, clutches, transmissions, and front and rear axles;
• Straightens and welds frames and fenders, and performs body straightening and repairs;
• Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
• Operates machine shop equipment, including lathes, grinders, drill presses, and other metal working machines to make and repair parts for automotive equipment;
• Makes repair estimates and prepares requisitions for materials and parts for both mechanical and body repairs;
• Operates electronic analyzing equipment for the diagnosing and repair of all motor equipment and uses personal computer software as appropriate;
• Checks automotive equipment for damaged, worn, or defective parts by visual inspection, road tests, and testing devices and makes or prescribes necessary repairs or replacements;
• Keeps repair and maintenance records;
• Inspects motor vehicles and heavy trucks under the New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection Law;
• Performs a variety of related tasks as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of the standard, advanced, and specialized automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; Good knowledge of welding practice using various methods on metal, stainless steel, and aluminum materials; Good knowledge of the purpose, function, operation, diagnostics, and repair of vehicles run on alternative fuels; Good knowledge of the functioning of hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair; Good knowledge of the functioning of various fuel systems, including diagnostics and repair; Skill in making technically difficult repairs to automotive and other mechanical equipment; Skill in the diagnostics and repair of electronic ignition systems; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Mechanical aptitude; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

(A)Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic which shall have involved electronic ignition systems, computer analyzing use of personal computer software in automotive applications, and diesel engine work; OR

(B)Completion of a two-year automotive repair course and three years of experience as outlined in (A) above; OR

(C)An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Special Requirements

(A)Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License with endorsements required by the department where position exists at the time of appointment.

(B)Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector's License for automobiles and heavy trucks within 120 days of appointment.

(C)Maintenance of personal tools as required.

NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.

Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.