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NYS Department of Transportation

Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) (Region 9 Sullivan)

NYS Department of Transportation, Monticello Village, Virginia, United States

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Pay Base pay range: $59,425.00/yr – $70,548.00/yr. The final pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Duties Diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation. Overhaul, adjust, and repair gaseous fuel engines, clutches, transmissions, and differentials; ignition, wiring, lighting, fuel, cooling, braking, and complex hydraulic systems; steering, wheel, and suspension mechanisms; and body, cab, and frame components. Conduct NYS inspections. Overhaul and rebuild starters, generators, 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), cranes, shovels, lifts, hydraulic excavators, etc. Diagnose and repair electronic engine control systems, anti-lock brake systems, and air conditioning. May be required to do cutting and welding. Make road calls and test drive equipment. Complete reports using parts catalogs and perform other related duties. Effectively utilize the department fleet management software and DOT electronic systems to assist in repair, ordering, and managing the repair schedule and parts stock. Overtime will be required, and during the Winter Maintenance Season you may be placed on a shift other than the day shift. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for diagnosing faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and performing mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems. (On your application you must specify types of repair work performed and the kinds of vehicles on which you performed this work).

Successful completion of the New York State Department of Labor approved Diesel Engine Mechanic apprenticeship.

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 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.

Experience limited to airplane (aviation) mechanic (except for ground equipment); gas station attendant; repair of motorcycles, motorboats, small engines; installation or repair of transmissions, mufflers, brakes, or tires; new car preparation; auto body repair work; or management activities as the owner or supervisor of a repair shop or service station is NOT QUALIFYING.

Within one (1) year from appointment to a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) position, candidates must obtain a valid NYS Inspection Certification issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, and also must obtain a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.

NOTE: All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $59,425 for Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, and Tioga. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,425 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for this position is $66,425 for Sullivan County. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,425 with an additional geographic pay differential of $16,000, specific to this title and location.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Civil Engineering

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