Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

New York State Thruway Authority; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave incentive

NYS Retirement System

90% tuition assistance

Job summary

New York State Thruway Authority seeks a skilled automotive/diesel mechanic for diagnosing faults and performing repairs in a maintenance shop. The role covers gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel systems, and may involve field service on disabled vehicles and equipment.

The position is Unit 1, Teamsters represented and comes with a strong benefits package including paid time off, retirement contributions, and generous tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience diagnosing faulty vehicle or equipment operation and performing mechanical repairs across automotive/diesel systems.
• Education substitutions allow up to two years of experience.
• Graduation from a technical/vocational program may substitute for one year of experience.
• A valid NYS driver’s license is required to operate vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel equipment; may service disabled vehicles and field equipment.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel technology

Diagnosis

Maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology

Job description

Duties Description

• Perform skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems OR an associate’s degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.
• Substitution: Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
• Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.O.C.E.S, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Graduation from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments

• This is a Unit 1, Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.
• ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
• Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $29.51 up to Job Rate $31.95.
• Location Pay: $1.70 for Downstate.
• Geographic Pay: $6.73.

Eligibility For Employment

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [e-mail] or call [phone].