Auto Mechanic

City of New York•Woodside, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste; cleaning City streets and vacant lots; and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other equipment. Under supervision, the Auto Mechanic overhauls, repairs, and maintains engines, motors, motor-powered equipment, component assemblies, and systems used in automotive, construction, and special-purpose equipment powered by internal combustion engines. The role also performs related work, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical defects, and repairs auxiliary vehicle systems. Auto Mechanics may convey orders to other journeymen, supervise and train assigned personnel, perform minor auto body repairs, maintain reports and records, and operate and test vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Candidates should have taken and passed Auto Mechanic exam #6025.
Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or at least two and one-half years of that experience plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience.
Six months of acceptable experience is credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.
At appointment, possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), or a New York State-valid motor vehicle driver license and a Class B CDL learner's permit.
Appointees hired with a learner's permit must obtain a Class B CDL within six months of appointment.
Maintain a Class B CDL without restrictions that would preclude performing Auto Mechanic work for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Overhaul, repair, and maintain engines, motors, motor-powered equipment, component assemblies, and component systems used in automotive, construction, and special-purpose equipment powered by internal combustion engines.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical defects.
Overhaul, maintain, and repair auxiliary vehicle systems, including brakes, transmissions, ignition systems, rear ends, differential assemblies, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electronic systems, and related components and systems.
Align wheels and repair steering equipment; reline and adjust brakes and clutches.
Make minor field repairs and adjustments so a vehicle can return to the garage or repair shop under its own power.
Convey orders to other journeymen as directed.
Supervise machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed.
Train assigned helpers, service workers, and other related personnel in maintenance and repair tasks.
Perform minor auto body repairs.
Prepare reports and orders, and maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies, and materials.
Operate and test motor vehicles and equipment while performing assigned duties.