Auto Mechanic (Diesel)
About The Position
The NYPD Fleet Services Division maintains and repairs NYPD vehicles and vehicles from other contracted agencies. The selected Auto Mechanic (Diesel) will overhaul and repair diesel engines and components associated with diesel-powered vehicles. Candidates must be permanent in the civil service title of Auto Mechanic (Diesel) to be considered. At appointment, candidates must have a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), or a New York State motor vehicle driver license and a Class B CDL learner’s permit. Appointees hired with a learner’s permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment and maintain an unrestricted CDL throughout employment. Certain agencies may also require one or more New York State motor vehicle inspector certifications.
Requirements
- Must be permanent in the civil service title of Auto Mechanic (Diesel) to be considered.
- Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair; or at least two and one-half years of such experience plus sufficient qualifying helper or apprentice experience or relevant education to make up five years of acceptable experience.
- Six months of acceptable experience is credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education; partial years receive prorated credit.
- At appointment, must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), or a New York State motor vehicle driver license and a learner’s permit for a Class B CDL.
- Appointees hired with a learner’s permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment and maintain the CDL without restrictions for the duration of employment.
- Certain agencies may require one or more New York State motor vehicle inspector certifications in light vehicles, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, and/or emissions.
Responsibilities
- Overhaul and repair diesel engines and components associated with diesel-powered vehicles.
Benefits
- Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26
- Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage
- Paid annual leave and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Pension
- Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and flexible spending account
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
