DIESEL AUTO MECHANIC

City of New York; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of New York seeks an Auto Mechanic (Diesel) under supervision to overhaul diesel engines and assemblies in diesel-powered vehicles. You will troubleshoot, perform field repairs to return vehicles to operation, and supervise helpers as directed.

Responsibilities include maintaining reports and inventories, training related personnel, and operating vehicles as assigned. Candidates must meet NY CDL requirements and relevant certifications.

Formación

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work.
• Two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic with helper or apprentice experience or relevant education to make up five years of acceptable experience; prorated credit for partial years.
• Possession of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a NY Driver License with Learner's Permit for Class B CDL; must obtain full CDL within six months; CDL must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Possible additional NY State Certifications for Motor Vehicle Inspector (Groups 1-4) and Emissions (Group D) as required by agency.

Responsabilidades

• Overhaul diesel engines, transmissions and fuel systems for diesel-powered vehicles.
• Troubleshoot mechanical defects and perform minor repairs and adjustments in the field to return vehicles to operation.
• Align wheels, adjust tracks, repair steering equipment, reline and adjust brakes.
• Supervise machinist helpers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed; train assigned helpers or related personnel.
• Prepare reports and orders; maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials.
• Operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of duties.

Descripción del empleo

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

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

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."

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.