Automotive Service Worker
About The Position
Under direct supervision, the candidate will perform automotive maintenance services such as inspections, oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, tire changing, and simple repairs. This includes battery service, checking, servicing, patching and changing tires, cleaning and polishing vehicle interiors and exteriors, and dispensing gasoline and oil. Candidates will also check and refill automobile fluids such as coolant, oil, transmission, and brake fluids. Additionally, they will assist in performing repairs, both in shops and on the road, including the replacement of engine parts, drivetrains, transmissions, steering gear and components, ignition, heating and cooling systems, air conditioning components, brake systems, lighting systems, sirens, and back-up warning tone systems. The role involves operating motor vehicles to test repairs and may include operating a tow truck when duties require. Maintaining and updating vehicle service and repair records is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing automotive maintenance services, such as inspection, lubrication, and oil changing, acquired in a garage or gasoline service station.
- Graduation from an approved trade high school, vocational high school, or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair.
- An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology.
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to the above (six months of experience credited for each year of approved trade school, vocational high school, technical school, college, or university education).
- Possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
- For certain positions, a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
- Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learner's Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- New York State Class A or B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") Driver License with air brakes and tow endorsement.
- New York State Certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1.
- New York State Certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2.
- New York State Certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3.
- New York State Certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group 1.
Responsibilities
- Perform automotive maintenance services such as inspections, oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, tire changing, and simple repairs.
- Conduct battery service, checking, servicing, patching, and changing tires.
- Clean and polish vehicle exteriors and interiors.
- Dispense gasoline and oil.
- Check and refill automobile fluids such as coolant, oil, transmission, and brake fluids.
- Assist in performing repairs, including the replacement of engine parts, drivetrains, transmissions, steering gear and components, ignition, heating and cooling systems, air conditioning components, brake systems, lighting systems, sirens, and back-up warning tone systems.
- Operate motor vehicles to test repairs.
- Operate a tow truck when duties require.
- Maintain and update vehicle service and repair records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
