Oiler

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Marine Oiler assigned to the Dockbuilding Unit to perform lubrication, maintenance, and repair of power plant, pumping and construction equipment. Duties include servicing pumps, engines, blowers, and motors, maintaining logs, and assisting in routine operations and repairs.

Candidates must pass medical/drug testing per Coast Guard guidelines, possess a valid NYS Class B CDL within 90 days, and meet residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• One and one-half years of experience as described plus graduation from a trade/technical high school or completion of an approved internship program.
• One year of experience plus an associate degree in mechanical technology.

Responsibilities

• Lubricates and cleans pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other operating equipment.
• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of this equipment.
• Reads meters, gauges and other operating equipment.
• Keeps logs.
• Operates lubricant filtering and purifying equipment; maintains lubricant inventory.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Skills

Lubrication of mechanical equipment

Maintenance experience

Repair experience

Education

Associate degree in mechanical technology

Trade/technical high school or internship

Job description

Assigned to the Dockbuilding Unit, reporting to the Supervisor Dockbuilder. Under direct supervision is responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumping and/or construction equipment; performs related work..

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS

• Lubricates and cleans pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other operating equipment.
• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of this equipment.
• Reads meters, gauges and other operating equipment.
• Keeps logs.
• Operates lubricant filtering and purifying equipment; maintains lubricant inventory.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Marine Oiler. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations. Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Marine Oilers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.

TWIC REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.

NOTE

Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York is required within 90 days of appointment.

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IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF OILER OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE LIST FOR THIS TITLE

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or
• 2. One and one-half years of experience as described in "1" above plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or
• 3. One year of experience as described in "1" above plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.