Senior Mechanic Diesel - Transit

County of Salem; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pharmacy insurance

Dental insurance

State pension

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Credit union

Job summary

County of Salem is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to maintain and repair diesel engines on automobiles, trucks, and related equipment, including motors, fuel systems, and electrical systems.

Applicants must have one year of diesel engine repair training and three years of relevant experience; a New Jersey driver’s license is required, and residency in New Jersey is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year diesel engine repair training is required.
• Three years of experience in diesel engine installation, maintenance, and repair.
• New Jersey driver’s license required.
• Substitution: an extra year of experience may replace the training requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanics of lower grade and assign tasks.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines in vehicles and equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, and replace worn components (pistons, bearings, gears, valves).
• Install, maintain, and repair motors, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, suspension, and steering systems.
• Prepare reports and keep records.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Leadership

Diagnosis & troubleshooting

Recordkeeping

Manual dexterity

Education

1 year diesel engine repair training

ASE diesel mechanic certificate (optional)

Tools

Engine lathes

Boring machines

Hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

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Full Time Full-Time Manual Labor Salem, NJ, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1388

Salary: $29.58 Annually

DEFINITION : Under direction, performs varied mechanical work involved in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized equipment containing diesel engines; works with various machines, testing equipment, and hand tools common to the trade; takes the lead over and gives assignments to mechanics of lower grade; does other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK :

• Takes the lead and works with employees doing mechanical work on automobiles and trucks with other motorized and mechanized equipment powered by diesel engines including road construction and maintenance equipment.
• Diagnoses trouble and disassembles and examines parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision‑measuring instruments.
• Takes the lead and performs the work involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of motors, fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, steering systems, and instruments.
• May act in the capacity of driver or operator.
• May do welding of various types or simple blacksmithing.
• Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.

TRAINING : Successful completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.

EXPERIENCE : Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diesel engines.

NOTE : Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as outlined above.

NOTE : Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one (1) year of formal training.

LICENSE : Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of varied types of diesel engines and their operation.
• Knowledge of causes for motor failure and steps necessary to correct the condition.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in tearing motors down, installing new parts, and reassembling motors and testing motors, brakes, lights, and other parts of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures for obtaining, storing, recording, safe guarding, and using equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.
• Ability to take the lead over mechanics of lower grade and give them suitable assignments.
• Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard, and use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to keep necessary records.

RATE :$29.58 per hour, 40 hours per week

Benefits : Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits : Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and competitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.