Mechanic 1/C

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NYSEG, part of Avangrid, is seeking a Union Mechanic 1/C in Oneonta, NY. The role inspects, repairs and maintains transportation and construction equipment, performing motor and electrical work, diagnostics, road testing and preventive maintenance under directive supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to work flexible hours, and the ability to obtain the necessary licenses to drive and inspect company equipment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a test of basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain required licenses to drive and inspect equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain transportation and construction equipment.
• Perform motor and electrical work, including ignition systems and carburetors.
• Road testing and field troubleshooting.
• Maintain hydraulics, transmissions, brakes and steering components.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Tools

Lathe operation

Welding

Job description

Job Info

POSITION – Union: Mechanic 1/C

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NYSEG - NY - Oneonta

HOURLY RATE: $39.41 - $56.85

Responsibilities

Under directive supervision inspects, repairs, adjusts and maintains all types of transportation and construction units and equipment such as but not limited to:

• Doing motor and electrical work, including adjusting timing, adjusting and repairing ignition systems and overhauling carburetors and fuel systems.
• Inspecting, removing, adjusting, repairing, and installing suspension and body components, axles and running gear assemblies, including wheels, brakes and steering assemblies, radiators, transmissions and differentials, and engine accessories such as generators, alternators, carburetors, starters, coils, fuel and air filters, etc.
• Clearing up trouble on units on the road or in the field.
• Road testing.
• Inspecting, repairing, overhauling, adjusting and maintaining all types of transportation and construction transmissions.
• Performing all work on hydraulic equipment such as that on pole-hole diggers and aerial lifts; valves, controls, cylinders, hydraulic motors and pumps, pressure adjustments and testing.
• (F Must pass a test of basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles applying to automotive and construction equipment and demonstrate ability to handle tools. Progresses as provided in Memorandum governing Mechanic-First Class. Previous mechanical experience preferred. Should have had a year's experience as a Laborer in the Transportation Department. Must be a high school graduate or have obtained an equivalency diploma recognized by the State of Maine. Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical First Aid. Must obtain required licenses to drive and inspect Company equipment. inspection before return to service following major teardown to be made by Mechanic-First Class.) Operating a lathe and building bodies or compartments. Having required license or certification to drive and inspect Company equipment; if mandated by Maine State, must be certified to repair motor vehicles and crane equipment. Operating acetylene and electric welding equipment for cutting, heating, burning, welding and brazing operations. Directing the work of others assisting him. Acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills required for advancement to a fully qualified Mechanic-First Class. The measure of knowledge and skills acquired will be determined by appropriate tests. Performing other related or less skilled work as directed including preparing time sheets, running records, gasoline and oil records, and performing other clerical work as required.

Skills and Requirements

Must pass a test of basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles applying to automotive and construction equipment and demonstrate ability to handle tools. Progresses as provided in Memorandum governing Mechanic-First Class. Previous mechanical experience preferred. Should have had a year's experience as a Laborer in the Transportation Department. Must be a high school graduate or have obtained an equivalency diploma recognized by the State of Maine. Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical First Aid. Must obtain required licenses to drive and inspect Company equipment.

Qualifications

Should possess temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential. Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule. Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job. Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents. Must possess keen faculties of observation. Must meet general requirements for all employees as described in the Preamble to Job Specifications.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail]. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date: September-30-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.