Temporary - Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) - SUNY Oswego

SUNY Oswego•Oswego, NY

72d•$24

About The Position

The Facilities Services Garage at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a temporary, full-time Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) position, Grade 12. Description of Responsibilities: Operational Needs: Must possess at least a current Class B Commercial Driver's License. Must have a New York State inspection license to perform New York State Inspections on light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the job duties. Must have experience with auto body and welding with fabrication. Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems, both large and small, from front-end loaders to fabrication of welding rusted out body panels. Ability to diagnose computer control systems. Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including plows, garbage trucks, packers, Kubotas, and street sweepers. Ability to follow department and safety procedures while cutting, grinding, welding, etc. Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Have a record of dependability and satisfactory work performance. Knowledge of the use of hand tools and shop equipment. Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods at a time. Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor. Ability to train and supervise skilled, semiskilled, and relatively unskilled workers. Must have strong computer skills and the ability to use TMA. Must be able to interpret and understand computer logic. Must be able to prove a strong electrical troubleshooting ability. Job Duties: Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment. Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment. Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections. Maintains diesel-powered equipment and components such as hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers, and starting systems. Operates test equipment, and hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems. Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment. May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates. Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs. Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

Requirements

Must possess at least a current Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Must have a New York State inspection license to perform New York State Inspections on light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the job duties.
Must have experience with auto body and welding with fabrication.
Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems, both large and small, from front-end loaders to fabrication of welding rusted out body panels.
Ability to diagnose computer control systems.
Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including plows, garbage trucks, packers, Kubotas, and street sweepers.
Ability to follow department and safety procedures while cutting, grinding, welding, etc.
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
Have a record of dependability and satisfactory work performance.
Knowledge of the use of hand tools and shop equipment.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods at a time.
Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
Ability to train and supervise skilled, semiskilled, and relatively unskilled workers.
Must have strong computer skills and the ability to use TMA.
Must be able to interpret and understand computer logic.
Must be able to prove a strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
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.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
Maintains diesel-powered equipment and components such as hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers, and starting systems.
Operates test equipment, and hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.
Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment.
May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

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