Automotive Mechanic

Arlington Central School District; Lagrangeville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Central School District is recruiting an Automotive Mechanic for its Transportation Department. This is a full-time, 12-month position with full benefits. The role entails skilled work in automotive repair and machinist tasks, requiring knowledge of trade practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, preventive maintenance, engine assembly, and brake/transmission repairs, with potential supervision duties and school bus operation as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of experience in automotive repair.
• Possess a Class B driver’s license with P & S endorsements.
• Note: degree must be from an accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repairs on gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including vehicle and small engine repair.
• Run computerized diagnostic tests and compare results to specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and tune-ups.
• Inspect and repair brake systems, transmissions, and steering components.
• May supervise an Automotive Mechanic Helper and drive a school bus when required.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Safety practices

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive Mechanics

Two years of full-time experience in automotive repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Brake/engine equipment

Job description

Arlington Central School District is currently recruiting anAutomotive Mechanic for its Transportation Department. This is a full-time, 12-month position with full benefits. This position involves skilled work involving responsibility for the efficient and safe performance of a variety of automotive repair and machinist tasks requiring good knowledge of the trade.

Must have good knowledge of the tools, principles and practices of the automotive and construction equipment mechanic trade; working knowledge of common welding techniques; working knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards for the trade; demonstrated ability to work from plans and specifications.

Typical work may include but is not limited to the following:

• Performs skilled repairs on gasoline and diesel motor equipment for the maintenancedepartment, including vehicle and small engine repair;
• Runs computerized diagnostic tests on vehicles and compares results with specifications for vehicles to determine servicing and repair needs;
• Performs and directs routine preventive maintenance servicing and inspections;
• Assembles and times engines;
• Repairs or overhauls brake systems, differentials, transmissions, front and rear axles and clutches;
• Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
• Inspects, repairs and replaces automotive electrical system components;
• Participates in snow and ice control activities;
• May supervise the repair and maintenance of an Automotive Mechanic Helper;
• May be required to drive a school bus
• Related work as required.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Technology or related field; OR:
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive vehicles and/or construction or heavy equipment; OR:
• An equivalent combination of education and experience between the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Special Requirements:

• Possess a Class B driver's licensewith P & S endorsements
• Must be at least 21 years of age