Public Safety Auto Mechanic — Fleet & Equipment

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 478,000 - 557,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s DEP Fleet Services seeks a skilled Automotive Mechanic to overhaul, repair and maintain engines and equipment across automotive and construction fleets. You will track parts and service in the Fleet Management System (M5) and ensure safe, timely repairs.

The role demands strong recordkeeping, physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols. Applicants must have five years of full-time auto mechanic experience, or 2.5 years plus approved education or helper experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
• Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience.
• License Requirements: At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive, construction and special equipment powered by internal combustion engines, motors, and motor-power equipment.
• Maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials; update the Fleet Management System (M5) and fleet repair computer system as needed and maintain clear parts orders, work orders and other records.
• Maintain clean and safe work bays; some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics and environmental conditions experienced are working in a non-temperature-controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy toolboxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.
• Responsible for expediting repairs by promptly inspecting and triaging vehicles to be sent to vendors as well as inspecting vehicles that have been repaired so that they can be put back into service promptly. In addition, inspect vehicles that have been sent to vendors for repair to determine if the repairs proposed by the vendors are necessary.

Skills

Five years exp

CDL Class B

Education

Trade/technical education

Job description

The City of New York’s DEP Fleet Services seeks a skilled Automotive Mechanic to overhaul, repair and maintain engines and equipment across automotive and construction fleets. You will track parts and service in the Fleet Management System (M5) and ensure safe, timely repairs.

The role demands strong recordkeeping, physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols. Applicants must have five years of full-time auto mechanic experience, or 2.5 years plus approved education or helper experience.