Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

About the Role

The Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) within the New York State Police structure performs specialized tasks unique to vehicle maintenance for police vehicles. This role involves skilled mechanical work in the State Police automotive repair shop, focusing on the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Additionally, mechanics configure vehicles with special law enforcement equipment, including installation of brackets, emergency lighting, and barriers.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical and electrical work on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose problems and causes of breakdowns.
• Maintain work orders and maintenance records.
• Visually examine equipment, review breakdown reports, and discuss issues with operators to determine the nature and extent of problems.
• Use test equipment and technical manuals to diagnose faulty mechanical or electrical performance.
• Plan repair procedures, order replacement parts, and perform repairs using hand and power tools.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
• Operate tow trucks, flatbed trucks, and other motor vehicles.
• Assist in the absence of the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2.
• Perform any other job-related duties as instructed by the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2 or other competent authority.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience under a skilled journeyman, automotive or diesel mechanic, equivalent to apprenticeship training.
• Apprentice training in automotive or diesel mechanics.
• Technical courses in automotive or diesel mechanics at a school or technical institute (substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis).

Requirements

• At the time of appointment, candidate must possess:
• A valid New York State Driver’s License with a non-Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Class C) tow truck endorsement.
• A New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification.
• A New York State Air Condition Recycling and Recovery Certification.

Minimum qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Additional Comments

Résumés will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase. The New York State Police requires candidates to provide documentation of authorization to work permanently in the United States. The agency does not hire F1 or H1 visa holders or sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or permanent residence. The New York State Police values diversity and inclusion, considering qualified candidates without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.