Auto Mechanic - 2nd Shift

National Grid•Brooklyn, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic for its Fleet Services Department in Brooklyn, New York. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on company fleet vehicles and equipment powered by gasoline, diesel, CNG, or other alternative fuels. The fleet includes cars, trucks, construction equipment, specialized utility vehicles, and tracked or wheeled earth-moving and digging equipment. Mechanics also perform New York State vehicle inspections and work in accordance with manufacturer specifications and warranty policies. This is a second-shift position scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Employees are expected to work overtime as required by departmental needs and may be required to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program. The position is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, and pays $50.52 per hour. The position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol safety regulations. Many employment terms are governed by a collective bargaining agreement with a local union. National Grid does not provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

High school degree or GED, plus automotive vocational training or equivalent.
At least five years of experience as a maintenance technician.
Ability to diagnose and correct vehicle systems, including diesel, fuel injection, electronic ignition, power hydraulic systems, ABC, CNG, OBDII, and electronic engine controls.
Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license.
Ability to obtain tank, hazardous-material, and tow-truck endorsements within 180 days.
Ability to perform fleet maintenance record keeping electronically or by hand.
Physical capability to work above, below, in, and around vehicles and safely operate related machinery and tools, including power tools, a wheel balancer, brake lathe, vehicles, hoisting equipment, and powered wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment.
Reliability, neat appearance, pride in workmanship, physical fitness, and ability to remain alert to hazards and avoid accidents.
Willingness and ability to work extra or irregular hours, including shifts, special assignments, and storm conditions.
Must pass the company-administered Field Assessment test to be considered.
Must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship.
Must comply with federal DOT drug and alcohol safety regulations applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on gasoline, diesel, CNG, and other alternatively fueled fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Repair a range of motor-operated vehicles and equipment, including cars, light- and medium-duty trucks, aerial and man-lifting trucks, digger derrick trucks, and tracked or wheeled earth-moving and digging equipment.
Conduct New York State motor vehicle inspections, including emissions, safety, heavy-duty, and NYVIP inspections.
Safely operate garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists, and jacking equipment.
Identify and obtain replacement parts needed to complete repairs.
Follow manufacturers’ warranty policies and procedures.
Independently analyze and safely resolve fleet maintenance problems.
Maintain fleet maintenance records electronically or by hand.
Work overtime and irregular hours, shifts, special assignments, or storm conditions as required, and participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program when required.
Learn new equipment and operating methods as fleet technology evolves.