Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

Duties Description

Perform skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field.

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
• 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.

Additional Comments

The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION

The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:

• Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $29.51 up to Job Rate $31.95.
• Location Pay: $1.70 for Downstate.
• Geographic Pay: $6.73.

Eligibility for Employment

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

Notes on Applying

If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.