Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

State of New York•Orchard Park, NY

41d•$50,425 - $61,548•Onsite

About The Position

As a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), you would diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation. You would overhaul, adjust and repair gaseous fuel engines, clutches, transmissions, differentials, ignition, wiring, lighting, fuel, cooling, braking, hydraulic systems, steering, wheel and suspension mechanisms, body, cab, and frame components. You will also conduct NYS inspections. You may be assigned to overhaul compressors, pumps (fuel, water, air, and hydraulic), spreaders, small engines, mowers, and a variety of other equipment including but not limited to track vehicles, loaders (front end and belt), platform lifts, hydraulic excavators, ect. Diagnose and repair electronic engine control systems, anti-lock brake systems and air conditioning. You may be also required to perform welding and cutting for repairs, make road calls, test drive vehicles and heavy equipment including dump trucks, complete reports, use parts catalogs, and perform other related duties. This position is assigned to the Orchard Park Maintenance Center, but may require travel to the Little Valley Maintenance Center.

Requirements

Four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems OR an associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.
Substitution: Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.O.C.E.S, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
Graduation from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Must obtain both light and heavy vehicle NYS DMV inspection licenses within 12 months of appointment.
Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no airbrake restriction.
Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds.
Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Class A CDL with tow truck endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation
Overhaul, adjust and repair gaseous fuel engines, clutches, transmissions, differentials, ignition, wiring, lighting, fuel, cooling, braking, hydraulic systems, steering, wheel and suspension mechanisms, body, cab, and frame components
Conduct NYS inspections
Overhaul compressors, pumps (fuel, water, air, and hydraulic), spreaders, small engines, mowers, and a variety of other equipment including but not limited to track vehicles, loaders (front end and belt), platform lifts, hydraulic excavators, ect
Diagnose and repair electronic engine control systems, anti-lock brake systems and air conditioning
Perform welding and cutting for repairs
Make road calls
Test drive vehicles and heavy equipment including dump trucks
Complete reports
Use parts catalogs
Perform other related duties