Automotive Mechanic in the Highway Department

Town of Bethlehem • Bethlehem, NY

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About The Position

The Town of Bethlehem Highway Department is seeking an Automotive Mechanic. The position performs repairs and rebuilds on diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, trucks, heavy equipment, and related machinery. Duties also include work on electrical and electronic ignition systems, hydraulic systems, fuel and charging components, and hydraulic and air brake systems, including ABS. The mechanic mounts snow plows, sanders, and auxiliary equipment, connects hydraulic systems to vehicles, and makes welding repairs to automotive and heavy equipment. The role also requires understanding and repairing onboard diagnostic computer systems for light- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The salary starts at $60,255. Applicants must send a resume and cover letter by November 18, 2026 to [email protected].

Requirements

• One year of experience as a skilled automotive repairman.
• Possess a valid New York State CDL Class B Driver’s License, or possess a valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) and obtain a CDL Class B within six months of appointment.
• Obtain a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection License for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles (Groups 1 & 2) within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and rebuild diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• Make general repairs to trucks, power shovels, tractors, air compressors, bulldozers, cement mixers, and other related equipment.
• Repair or replace electrical and electronic ignition systems.
• Mount snow plows, sanders, and auxiliary equipment, and connect hydraulic systems to vehicles.
• Make welding repairs to automotive and heavy equipment.
• Repair or replace fuel pumps, generators, alternators, and starters.
• Repair hydraulic and air brake systems, including ABS.
• Understand and repair onboard diagnostic computer systems for light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Repair machinery such as clippers, stumpers, patching rollers, and mowers.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• New York State Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed