Auto Mechanic

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking an Auto Mechanic for the NYC DOT Fleet in New York, NY. The role involves repairing a wide range of vehicles, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and performing preventive maintenance across shifts.

Responsibilities include inspecting brakes and suspensions, performing road-side and in-shop repairs, and maintaining a clean workstation while following supervisor directions. A NY CDL and civil service eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time auto mechanic experience.
• Or 2.5 years plus approved trade school/college education to total five years.
• Must hold NY Class B CDL or NY Driver License with Learner's Permit; CDL must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel engines.
• Diagnose and repair engine mechanical and electrical systems.
• Inspect and repair brakes, steering, and suspension.
• Perform NYS vehicle inspections and respond to road calls.
• Occasionally perform field repairs such as tire and battery changes.
• Adhere to shift changes, maintain a clean workstation, and follow supervisor directions.

Skills

Auto repair

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Field service

Education

Trade school education

Tools

Brake tools

Engine diagnostic tools

Lifts

Job description

Job Description

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or must file for the upcoming civil service exam# 7010. Filing opens from 10/7/26 to 10/27/26. Proof of filing must be provided.

NYC DOT have repair shops in every borough except Manhattan. NYC DOT Fleet maintains a wide variety of equipment from lawn mowers to front end loaders, Toyota Priuses and Mack Trucks.
There are multiple shifts: 06:00 to 2:30, 07:00 to 3:30, 2:00 to 10:30 and an overnight shift. We may change shifts due to operational needs. Your responsibilities would be but not limited to: Working on vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel engines, removing and replacing transmissions, and performing preventative maintenance inspections. You would be required to work independently to diagnose and repair engine mechanical, engine electrical, repair brakes, replace brakes, repair steering and suspension and perform New York State Inspections. You would be required to respond to road calls and would have to perform minor repairs in the field, such as replacement of tires, batteries, air lines. In the event of inclement weather, such as snowstorms, heat waves and rainstorms it would be mandatory that you report to work, your shift may change on short notice, or you could be temporarily reassigned to a shop in another borough. You are expected to keep your workstation clean, follow your supervisors' orders and adhere to the code of conduct.

AUTO MECHANIC - 92510

Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.

License Requirements:
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.