CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic (Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment)) - #251113-6727FM-001

State of Connecticut•Old Saybrook, CT

47d•Onsite

About The Position

As a skilled mechanic, you will perform a variety of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance-related duties focused on the Department's diverse fleet. This includes Class 1 through 8 vehicles, heavy construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and highway maintenance equipment.

Requirements

Residency within 30 miles of the job location.
For candidates without a CDL: As a condition of permanent employment, selected candidates must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B, with "tank and airbrake endorsements," and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) within 6 months of initial employment. Selected candidates will be enrolled in and expected to complete an agency paid selected CDL training program to assist in preparation for CDL licensure. This requires a selected candidate to obtain a CDL learning permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
If the selected candidates do not already have a CDL, they will need to have a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to starting.
For candidates who already possess a CDL: Be sure to indicate the type, issuing agency, license number, expiration date, and all endorsements in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form.
Candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application form.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Those applicants who hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and are invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview.
As a support to Highway Operations units, various storm events will require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. Additionally, in preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment.
Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, whenever your services are needed, to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior to hire, selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment, which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Department's Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.
Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices
Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; utilize computer software
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing diesel, B-Tech level, and light truck repairs
Education in diesel technology repairs and/or auto repairs, and heavy equipment repair
Experience maintaining and performing diagnostic repairs in relation to various makes and models, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and small engines
Experience working with automotive repair software, including diagnostic and repair information research
Experience with vehicle electric system diagnosis
Experience in the areas of repair welding and fabrication
Experience diagnosing and repairing basic hydraulic systems
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with record keeping

Responsibilities

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes
Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment
Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems
Constructs and repairs any needed parts
Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding
Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks
Keeps necessary records
In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required
May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts
May operate heavy equipment
May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports
Performs related duties as required