Senior Mechanic Diesel - Transit

County of Salem•Salem, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs varied mechanical work involved in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized equipment containing diesel engines. This role involves working with various machines, testing equipment, and hand tools common to the trade. The Senior Mechanic will also take the lead over and give assignments to mechanics of lower grade, and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Successful completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.
Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diesel engines.
Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience.
Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one (1) year of formal training.
Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
Knowledge of varied types of diesel engines and their operation.
Knowledge of causes for motor failure and steps necessary to correct the condition.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in tearing motors down, installing new parts, and reassembling motors and testing motors, brakes, lights, and other parts of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of procedures for obtaining, storing, recording, safe guarding, and using equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.
Ability to take the lead over mechanics of lower grade and give them suitable assignments.
Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard, and use equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to keep necessary records.
Must be a resident of New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to Salem County Residents.

Responsibilities

Takes the lead and works with employees doing mechanical work on automobiles and trucks with other motorized and mechanized equipment powered by diesel engines including road construction and maintenance equipment.
Diagnoses trouble and disassembles and examines parts for defects and excessive wear.
Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision-measuring instruments.
Takes the lead and performs the work involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of motors, fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, steering systems, and instruments.
May act in the capacity of driver or operator.
May do welding of various types or simple blacksmithing.
Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment, materials, and supplies.
Maintains essential records.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.