Automotive & Equipment Service Assistant

New York State Thruway Authority; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Telecommuting option (up to 20% after

Job summary

New York State Thruway Authority is seeking a Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment) to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair tasks under supervision. You will assist with routine repairs on automotive and mechanical equipment and participate in preventive maintenance and inspections.

As a team member, you will support journey-level mechanics in major repairs, help calibrate ignition and charging systems, and maintain the garage area.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, a valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks in the repair, maintenance and servicing of automotive and mechanical equipment, such as replacing wheel bearings and removing and replacing starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, gas tanks, carburetors, exhaust system components, shock absorbers, springs, and radiators.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment following the established preventive maintenance schedules for the equipment.
• Performs minor engine repairs as well as tune-ups according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assists a journey-level mechanical trades individual in major mechanical repairs including disassembling and assembling engines, components, and mechanical equipment, cleaning parts, and inspecting for wear.
• Assists with maintenance repairs and adjusts ignition systems, voltage regulators, alternators, starters and lights.
• Assists with maintaining, repairing, and adjusting or replacing chassis assemblies including frames, springs, steering, dump bodies, brakes, hydraulic lifts, drives, and controls as well as aligning front ends, balancing wheels, and mounting, dismounting, servicing and repairing tires of all types and sizes.
• Assists in repairing, rebuilding and maintaining radiators, cooling systems, and engines including valves, bearings, shafts, rings, oil pumps, fuel pumps, injectors, and timing mechanisms.
• Assists in repairing and servicing conventional and automatic transmissions, including clutch assemblies, differentials, transfer cases, torque converters, and gear trains.
• Repairs various gasoline-powered chain saws, weed whackers, small concrete mixers, power spreaders, sprayers and other light equipment used in Thruway maintenance operations.
• Maintains cleanliness and general housekeeping of the garage area.

Skills

Two years mechanical experience

Education

Two-year technical school

Job description

New York State Thruway Authority is seeking a Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment) to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair tasks under supervision. You will assist with routine repairs on automotive and mechanical equipment and participate in preventive maintenance and inspections.

As a team member, you will support journey-level mechanics in major repairs, help calibrate ignition and charging systems, and maintain the garage area.