Senior Auto Mechanic: Diagnostics, Road Tests & Diesel

Riverhead Central School District; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverhead Central School District is seeking an Automotive Mechanic III for a 12-month position with a starting salary of $29.36 per hour. Start date October 2026.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing fleet vehicles, performing road tests and safety inspections, and handling engine, transmission, brake, and diesel repairs. Spanish-speaking preferred but not required; experience in various district vehicles is expected.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of diagnosing and repairing automotive systems.
• Experience with engines, transmissions, brakes and diesel repairs.
• Knowledge of safety inspection procedures and road-testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose repair requirements on fleet vehicles.
• Perform road tests and safety inspections.
• Repair engines, transmissions, brakes and related systems.
• Handle body work and refinishing as needed.
• Perform repairs on district vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing

Repairing

Diesel engines

Brake repairs

Safety inspections

Electrical systems

Education

Two years vocational education or equivalent training

Two years of automotive repair experience (equivalent)

Job description

Riverhead Central School District is seeking an Automotive Mechanic III for a 12-month position with a starting salary of $29.36 per hour. Start date October 2026.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing fleet vehicles, performing road tests and safety inspections, and handling engine, transmission, brake, and diesel repairs. Spanish-speaking preferred but not required; experience in various district vehicles is expected.