Public Works Automotive Mechanic – Highway

Tompkins County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tompkins County is hiring an Automotive Mechanic (Highway) to maintain and repair public works vehicles and equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of auto shop experience, plus a NYS Class D license and your own toolbox.

You will work under supervision with the Highway Department, performing lubrication, repair, and equipment servicing across public works sites and roadways.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in an automobile shop.
• Must possess a NYS Class D license at time of application and maintain it.
• Must furnish and maintain own toolbox and hand tools.
• Must participate in the Tompkins County Highway Department Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Heavy Equipment Mechanic with automotive and heavy equipment repair.
• Performs journey-level mechanical repairs.
• Services automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, graders, rollers, backhoes and other public works equipment with proper lubricants, replenishing fuel, oil, and water as needed.
• Inspects and services equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Checks and lubricates transmissions, differentials, and rear axle housing.
• Repairs flat tires, mounts tires on wheel rims and inflates tires to recommended pressure.
• Inspects and replaces light bulbs, electrical switches and defective wiring.
• Drives fuel truck to perform fueling and lubrications at work sites.
• Performs a monthly fire extinguisher check and routine shop maintenance.
• Inspect and replaces belts, hoses, cutting edges, drain and flush radiators.
• Depending on the location of the position, the incumbent may be required to haul materials and plow snow.

Skills

Automotive maintenance knowledge

Lubrication and repair skills

Public works equipment knowledge

Ability to read plans/schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Toolbox and hand tools

Job description

Tompkins County is hiring an Automotive Mechanic (Highway) to maintain and repair public works vehicles and equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of auto shop experience, plus a NYS Class D license and your own toolbox.

You will work under supervision with the Highway Department, performing lubrication, repair, and equipment servicing across public works sites and roadways.