MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (PROVISIONAL) DPW

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo seeks an experienced Head Motor Equipment Mechanic to supervise and perform skilled repair work on a wide range of motorized vehicles and equipment in Buffalo, NY. The incumbent handles difficult tasks, directs a team, and reports to department leadership.

The position requires knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, preventive maintenance, and the ability to inspect vehicles under NYS rules.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising repair teams and planning work.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to perform NYS vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in 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.
• Repairs/overhauls brake systems, differentials, transmissions and front or rear axles.
• Maintains records and reports concerning vehicle maintenance and repair activities.
• 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.
• Performs related work in connection with the maintenance and repair activities of the repair shop.

Skills

Supervision

Automotive repair

Troubleshooting

Brake systems

Diesel engines

Manual dexterity

Job description

Job Summary

The Head Motor Equipment Mechanic is considered a working supervisor who lays out and performs the work of a motor equipment mechanic at the skilled craft worker level (journeyman). Work is outlined by a superior, however, the incumbent performs the more difficult tasks of the trade. This position is distinguished from a Motor Equipment Mechanic by the difficulty of assignments performed and the supervision of employees. Immediate supervision is exercised over Motor Equipment Mechanics, Auto Mechanic Helpers, Garage Attendants and other personnel assigned. Supervision is received from the department head or employees in positions so designated by the department head.

• 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;
• Performs related work in connection with the maintenance and repair activities of the repair shop.

Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Motor Equipment Mechanic or Engine Mechanic for one year.

Special Requirements

1. Possession of a current Class D NYS Drivers License or a current Class B NYS Commercial Drivers License which must be presented at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
   Applicants who possess a Class D License will be eligible to be certified to the Departments of Administration and Finance, Police, Housing Authority and Board of Education ONLY
   Applicants who possess a Class B Commercial Driver?s License will be eligible to be certified to ALL city departments or agencies where the position is located.
2. All applicants may be required to be licensed and certified by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles to provide State inspections on vehicles. This license and certification may be required in the various departments as needed and must be obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

• 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.