Fleet Mechanic - Engines, Electrical & Diagnostics

Bergen County; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension enrollment

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Bergen County Division of Mechanical Services is seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain, repair, and service a variety of county vehicles and equipment. Under direction, you will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of motors and machinery.

Full time schedule, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime; requires NJ driver’s license and one year of automotive tech training plus two years’ hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• One year of automotive technology training at an accredited program.
• Two years of experience in maintenance/repair of various motor vehicles and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs engines and components, power trains, suspension systems and other mechanical units in autos, vans and equipment.
• Obtains descriptions of problems from drivers and tests vehicles or uses testing equipment to locate issues.
• Removes, cleans or replaces defective parts such as spark plugs, brake shoes and mufflers.
• Removes engine/transmission/differential using wrenches and hoists.
• Repairs or replaces pistons, gears, valves and bearings.
• Overhauls carburetors and other components; adjusts brakes and aligns front end.
• Repair electrical systems; uses testing devices to locate malfunctions.
• Drives county vehicles to service disabled units; maintains essential records.

Education

One year of training in automotive technology

Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles/equipment

Job description

The Bergen County Division of Mechanical Services is seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain, repair, and service a variety of county vehicles and equipment. Under direction, you will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of motors and machinery.

Full time schedule, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime; requires NJ driver’s license and one year of automotive tech training plus two years’ hands-on experience.