Lead Motor Equipment Mechanic

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo is seeking a Head Motor Equipment Mechanic to supervise and perform skilled motor equipment work at the journeyman level. This role oversees crew performing repair and maintenance on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring quality and cost-effective service.

Responsibilities include leading repairs, troubleshooting, maintaining records, and conducting NYS vehicle inspections. A strong background in diesel/gas engines and preventive maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the operation, repair and maintenance of automotive equipment including gasoline and diesel engines.
• Good knowledge of the tools and test equipment used in the maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lay out and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow sketches in relation to the operation, maintenance/repair of motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow and carry out oral instructions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Good motor, hand and eye coordination.
• Manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, tractors, bulldozers, graders, snowplows and other automotive or motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Leads in the repair of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, such as passenger automobiles, trucks and apparatus.
• Troubleshoots vehicles and equipment and prescribes needed repairs.
• Grinds valves and fits new bearings, pistons and rings.
• Adjusts connecting rods and bearings.
• Repairs/overhauls brake systems, differentials, transmissions and front or rear axles.
• Carries out the preventive maintenance program in accordance with dealer specifications.
• Performs yearly NYS Inspection on vehicles/equipment.
• Maintains records and reports concerning vehicle maintenance and repair activities, i.e., worked performed on vehicles, cost of materials used, time required to perform the work.
• Requisitions parts, materials and supplies needed in repairing of equipment and vehicles.
• May road test equipment after completion of repair work.
• May install, troubleshoot and repair vehicles radio equipment.

Job description

The City of Buffalo is seeking a Head Motor Equipment Mechanic to supervise and perform skilled motor equipment work at the journeyman level. This role oversees crew performing repair and maintenance on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring quality and cost-effective service.

Responsibilities include leading repairs, troubleshooting, maintaining records, and conducting NYS vehicle inspections. A strong background in diesel/gas engines and preventive maintenance is essential.