Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) Region 4- Wayne County

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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, use 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 be required to serve 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 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 Successful completion of the New York State Department of Labor approved Diesel Engine Mechanic apprenticeship.
• OR An Associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.
• 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 or automotive or diesel repair 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; the repair of motorcycles, motor boats, or 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.

Additional Comments

Region 4 Fleet Administration covers the following 7 Counties: Monroe, Livingston, Wayne. Ontario, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming

The starting salary for this position is $59,425. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,425 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to the title and location in which you are hired.

Candidates Must Provide Proof of Citizenship and/or Legal Right to Work

All candidates must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States upon hire.

Contact Information

Email Address: dot.sm.r04.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address: New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 585-272-3426 (fax)

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-26-02 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Jennifer L. Feeney
Administrative Services Director
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
dot.sm.r04.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2026.