Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic - Cortland County Department of Public Works

About the role

The work involves responsibility for performing repairs requiring a high level of skill to diesel and gasoline powered, self-propelled and non self-propelled motor driven equipment, vehicles and stationary equipment.

This class differs from Automotive Mechanic by virtue of required knowledge of and skill in maintaining fuel injection and supercharging systems common to diesel powerplants, as well as making overall repairs to a wide range of heavy equipment commonly used in highway construction and maintenance.

General instructions are received regarding tasks to be done with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs requiring a high level of skill to diesel and gasoline powered, self-propelled and non self-propelled motor driven equipment, vehicles and stationary equipment.
• Maintains fuel injection and supercharging systems common to diesel powerplants.
• Performs overall repairs to a wide range of heavy equipment commonly used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Carries out tasks with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Two (2) years’ experience as a skilled automotive mechanic which shall have involved the repair and overhaul of automotive diesel engines and heavy motor equipment.
• Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic traineeship.
• Substitution of one (1) year of experience described above with successful completion of a certified training course in diesel engine repair offered by a New York State approved technical training institute.
• Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver's license.
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate.

Special Requirements

• Failure to maintain a NYS Class D Driver's License including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
• Failure to obtain and/or maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's license with all required endorsements will result in dismissal.
• Pre-employment screenings required.

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available after one year of service
• Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pay

$26.1149-33.0548/hr (CSEA Union)

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week