Auto Mechanic

About Us

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the utilities and energy industry as an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic in our Fleet Services Department in Brooklyn, New York.

Job Purpose

This position is for our Canarsie yard. Shift is M-F, 2:30pm - 11 pm

Key Accountabilities

• Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance on gasoline / diesel / CNG or other alternative fueled company fleet vehicles including cars, trucks, construction equipment, including, auxiliary components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Able to perform all type repairs to a multitude of motor operated vehicles and equipment, such as cars, light duty trucks, medium duty trucks, aerial trucks, man lifting trucks, digger derrick trucks and various of tracked or wheeled earth moving and digging equipment.
• Conduct New York State Motor vehicle inspections such as: emissions, safety, heavy duty and Vivisections.
• Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment.
• Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs.
• Adhere to manufacturers warranty policies and procedures.
• Independently analyze and safely resolve problems related to overall fleet maintenance.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school degree or GED plus automotive vocational training or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years experience as a maintenance technician, ASE certified is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists and jacking equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and correct all vehicle systems, including but not limited to: diesel, fuel injection, electronic ignition, power hydraulic systems, ABC, CNG, OBDII, electronic engine controls, etc.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license.
• Capable of obtaining tank, hazardous material and tow truck endorsement within 180 days.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform record keeping, electronic or hand written related to fleet maintenance.
• Physically capable of working areas above, below, in and around vehicles and safely operate associated machinery and tools, including but not limited to power tools, wheel balancer, brake lather, vehicles, hoisting equipment, several power operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment.
• Reliable, neat in appearance, exhibit pride in workmanship, physically fit, willing and able to work extra/irregular hours including shifts, special assignment, and storm conditions while being alert and observing hazards and avoid accidents.
• Demonstrated the ability and desire to learn and thoroughly understand new equipment and operating methods presented to the department as technology evolves.

Note

Note: In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.

More Information

Location: Canarsie - Brooklyn, NY
Pay Rate: $50.52 per hour

Please be advised

That due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).

Additional Information

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.