Service & Repair Mechanic Motor Equipment (Madison County)

Service & Repair Mechanic Motor Equipment (Madison County) Join to apply for the Service & Repair Mechanic Motor Equipment (Madison County) role at NYS Department of Transportation . Base pay range: $59,425.00/yr - $70,548.00/yr. 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. Overtime will be required, and during the Winter Maintenance 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. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for diagnosing faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and performing 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). Successful completion of the New York State Department of Labor approved Diesel Engine Mechanic apprenticeship. 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. Experience limited to airplane (aviation) mechanic (except for ground equipment); gas station attendant; 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. Within one (1) year from appointment to a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) position, candidates must obtain a valid NYS Inspection Certification issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; and also must obtain a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction. NOTE: All candidates must pass a pre‑employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre‑employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment. Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $59,425. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,425 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. Region 2 Locations (Fleet Administration & Support): Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F‑1 or similar). #J-18808-Ljbffr NYS Department of Transportation