DIESEL AUTO MECHANIC

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City is seeking an Auto Mechanic (Diesel) to overhaul diesel engines and related systems under supervision. You will diagnose mechanical defects, perform field repairs to return vehicles to service, and supervise junior staff as directed.

Responsibilities include training helper or apprentice staff, preparing reports, maintaining inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while performing maintenance on diesel-powered vehicles.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time diesel engine repair experience.
• Equivalent of five years with helper or apprentice credit plus relevant education.
• New York CDL Class B license or valid NY license; CDL must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul diesel engines, transmissions, and fuel systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical defects and perform field repairs to restore vehicle power.
• Train machinist helpers and automotive service workers as directed.
• Prepare reports and orders, and maintain inventories of supplies and materials.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as required for assigned duties.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Staff supervision

Training junior staff

Reports & inventory

Education

Trade/technical school or vocational training

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or must file for the upcoming civil service exam# 7012. Filing is from 10/7/26 to 10/27/26. Must provide proof of filing.

Auto Mechanics (Diesel), under supervision, overhaul diesel engines and component assemblies used in diesel powered vehicles. They act as “troubleshooters” in determining mechanical defects; make minor repairs and adjustments in the field so that a vehicle may be returned to the garage or repair shop under its own power; overhaul diesel engines, transmissions and fuel systems; align wheels, adjust tracks and repair steering equipment; reline and adjust brakes; may transmit orders to other journeymen as directed; may supervise machinist helpers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed; train assigned machinist helpers, automotive service workers, or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks; may prepare reports and orders, and maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials; operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance assigned duties. All Auto Mechanics (Diesel) perform related work.

Please note: Some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics (Diesel) and environmental conditions experienced are: working in a non-temperature controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy tool boxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.

AUTO MECHANIC (DIESEL) - 92511

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant education acquired in a college, university, technical school, trade school or vocational high school 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. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience , or relevant education will receive prorated credit.
3. 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 must be maintained for the duration of employment. At the time of appointment, certain agencies may require appointees to possess one or more of the following New York State Certifications:
   1. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1;
   2. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2;
   3. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3;
   4. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles Group 1 and As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D.
   5. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles Group 2, and As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D
   6. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1, and As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D
   7. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group I, and As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2, and As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3, and As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.