Automotive Fleet & Equipment Mechanic

LIPAPRD•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the utilities and energy industry as an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic in our Fleet Services Department on Long Island, New York. Perform comprehensive diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance on a diverse fleet of gasoline, diesel, CNG, and hybrid vehicles, including cars, trucks, and heavy construction equipment. Conduct New York State motor vehicle inspections and ensures all work aligns with OEM specifications and warranty requirements. Independently analyze and safely resolve problems related to overall fleet maintenance, operate all garage tools and diagnostic equipment safely, and identify and obtain necessary parts to execute repairs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid NYS Driver's license
5 Years of experience
Must have the ability to diagnose and correct all vehicle systems, including but not limited to: diesel, fuel injection, electronic ignition, power hydraulic systems, ABC, CNG, OBDII, electronic engine controls, etc.
Candidates must pass Eight written and practical exams in fleet mechanical disciplines.
Candidates must have a NYS Inspection license.
Must be capable of obtaining commercial driver’s license with tank, hazardous material endorsement within 180 days.
Ability to satisfactorily perform record keeping, electronic or hand written related to fleet maintenance.
Must be physically capable of working areas above, below, in and around vehicles and safely operate associated machinery and tools, including but not limited to power tools, wheel balancer, brake lathe, vehicles, hoisting equipment, several power operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment.
Must be reliable, neat in appearance, exhibit pride in workmanship, physically fit, willing and able to work extra/irregular hours including shifts, special assignment, and storm conditions while being alert and observing hazards and avoid accidents.
Shall have demonstrated the ability and desire to learn and thoroughly understand new equipment and operating methods presented to the department as technology evolves.
Company Driving Test.

Nice To Haves

Medium Duty Diesel knowledge.
Hydraulic systems experience.
Air Brake Service Knowledge.
Metal Fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance on gasoline/diesel/CNG and Hybrid company fleet vehicles including cars, trucks, construction equipment, including auxiliary components in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
Able to perform all types of repairs to a multitude of motor operated vehicles and equipment, such as cars, light duty trucks, medium duty trucks, and various other tracked or wheeled earth moving and digging equipment.
Conduct New York State Motor vehicle inspections such as emissions, safety, heavy duty and NYVIP inspections.
Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment.
Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs.
Adhere to OEM warranty policies and procedures.
Shall be consistently capable of independently analyzing and safely resolving problems related to overall fleet maintenance.