Automotive Mechanic I (Sewer District No. 1) Position Available In Rockland, New York

Automotive Mechanic I (Sewer District No. 1)

Type:

Rockland County Government Salary/Pay Rate:

$28.513/hour

Posted Date:

01/29/2025 11:03 AM The work of an Automotive Mechanic I involves skilled mechanical work of a journeyman (experienced) level, which involves maintenance and repair responsibility to ensure mechanical efficiency and safety of automotive equipment. General supervision is received from a supervisor or department head. Work direction may be exercised over a small number of employees. During periods of emergency work, employees in this class may be required to work during times outside normal working hours. Does related work as required. Thorough knowledge of automotive repair practices, methods, tools, and terminology; working knowledge of the machinist trade and welding techniques; skill in the use of the tools of the trade; ability to repair heavy automotive equipment; ability to lay out and direct the work of assistants and helpers; ability to work from plans, rough draft and specifications; ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

TYPICAL WORK MAY INCLUDE

Repairs, maintains and overhauls gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, buses, tractors, graders, bulldozers, power shovels, etc.; Repairs and maintains auxiliary equipment; Repairs and overhauls transmissions, brake systems, differentials and front and rear axles; Adjusts connecting rods, steering mechanisms and bearings; Operates machine shop equipment, including lathes, grinders and other metal working machines; Makes welding repairs; Changes and repairs tires and tubes; Cares for shop tools and equipment; Performs motor equipment operator or bus driver duties as required; Requisitions materials, automotive and other motorized and mechanical equipment; Maintains supplies, tools and shop area; Maintains records and prepares reports; May perform semi-skilled maintenance work in other craft fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology or comparable curriculum or possession of a certificate from a post-secondary vocational school in Automotive Technology or comparable curriculum and three (3) years of automotive mechanic experience, or Five (5) years of automotive mechanic experience.

Other Requirements and Information:

Two (2) years of either vocational or technical training in automotive mechanics at the high school level may be substituted for equal years of the required experience. Time spent as a garage or station attendant pumping gas and checking fluids is not qualifying experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license appropriate to the kind and size of vehicle to be operated which must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title. Pre-employment medical examination and medical clearance for the use of respiratory equipment.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $28.513 Hourly Salary 40 Hour work week Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time New York State Pension eligibility Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County application or send a resume to: Position open until filled.