Auto & Equip Mechanic

National Grid; Hewlett (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid on Long Island, NY seeks an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic for the Fleet Services Department. You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on gasoline, diesel, CNG, and other powered fleet vehicles, including heavy equipment, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with automotive training and at least five years’ experience; CDL is required and various endorsements must be obtained within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with automotive vocational training or equivalent.
• Minimum five years as a maintenance technician; ASE is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose and repair diesel, fuel injection, electronic ignition, and related systems.
• Must obtain a commercial driver's license.
• Endorsements (tank, hazardous material, tow) within 180 days.
• Record keeping of fleet maintenance; safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Repair a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, aerial and digger derrick equipment.
• Conduct New York State inspections (emissions, safety, NYVIP).
• Operate garage tools, lifts, hoists, jacking equipment safely.
• Identify parts and adhere to warranty policies.
• Analyze and resolve fleet maintenance issues; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Diesel & Gas engines

Electronic controls

OBDII

Safety compliance

Record keeping

NYDOT rules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive vocational training or equivalent

ASE Certification (preferred)

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tank & HazMat endorsements within 180 days

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Lifts & hoists

Jacking equipment

Power tools

Wheel balancer

Brake lathe

Job description

Job Purpose

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the utilities and energy industry as an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic in our Fleet Services Department on Long Island, New York.

Key Accountabilities

Our Fleet Department has openings for experienced automotive and/or equipment mechanics with a strong knowledge of the following automotive skills:

• Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance on gasoline / diesel / CNG or other alternative fueled company fleet vehicles including cars, trucks, construction equipment, including, auxiliary components in accordance with manufacturer s specifications.
• Able to perform all type repairs to a multitude of motor operated vehicles and equipment, such as cars, light duty trucks, medium duty trucks, aerial trucks, man lifting trucks, digger derrick trucks and various of tracked or wheeled earth moving and digging equipment.
• Conduct New York State Motor vehicle inspections such as: emissions, safety, heavy duty and NYVIP inspections.
• Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment.
• Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs.
• Adhere to manufacturers warranty policies and procedures.
• Shall be consistently capable of independently analyzing and safely resoling problems related to overall fleet maintenance.
• Applicants will be required to take the company administered Field Assessment test, obtaining a passing grade before being considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school degree or GED plus automotive vocational training or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years experience as a maintenance technician, ASE certified is a plus.
• Must have the ability to diagnose and correct all vehicle systems, including but not limited to: diesel, fuel injection, electronic ignition, power hydraulic systems, ABC, CNG, OBDII, electronic engine controls, etc.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license
• Must be capable of obtaining tank, hazardous material and tow truck endorsement within 180 days.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform record keeping, electronic or hand written related to fleet maintenance.
• Must be physically capable of working areas above, below, in and around vehicles and safely operate associated machinery and tools, including but not limited to power tools, wheel balancer, brake lather, vehicles, hoisting equipment, several power operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment.
• Must be reliable, neat in appearance, exhibit pride in workmanship, physically fit, willing and able to work extra/irregular hours including shifts, special assignment, and storm conditions while being alert and observing hazards and avoid accidents.
• Shall have demonstrated the ability and desire to learn and thoroughly understand new equipment and operating methods presented to the department as technology evolves
• Notes: In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.

More Information

Location: Hewlett, NY
Pay Rate: $31.38 per hour
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.