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Lucas James Talent Partners

Lead Automotive Technician ( Benefits+Pension)

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What they do

An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.

$52,561 / year median in New York

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

FUNCTION
Serves as a working group leader for lower level technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility or an auxiliary garage; personally performs the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; provides work guidance and direction to lower level employees.
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in automotive components or systems refers to a proficiency in observing, testing, analyzing, and isolating sources of trouble in automotive systems or their components, such as, electrical/electronic systems, engine, power train, fuel delivery, suspension, and braking systems through the use of appropriate automotive test equipment. Ability to use automotive test equipment refers to the knowledge of, and proficiency with, various types of electrical/electronic diagnostic test equipment, such as voltage/amperage testers (VAT), multimeters (VOM), test lights, scanners, gas analyzers,etc. Ability to make minor and major repairs to automotive components or systems refers to a proficiency in replacing parts, making adjustments, and rebuilding automotive systems or their components, such as electrical/ignition, emissions, fuel delivery, engine, suspensions, power train, braking systems, intake, exhaust, and starting aids. Ability to prepare paperwork refers to the ability to record information and data to complete forms, such as parts requests and estimated repair time (E.R.T.), as it relates to the operation of a facility. Ability to work with others refers to the ability to work safely and efficiently in cooperation with fellow employees to perform the duties of the position to include the test and repair of electrical/electronic and mechanical problems using the appropriate diagnostic equipment and/or procedure. Ability to work without (immediate) supervision refers to the ability to perform safely and efficiently the duties of the position, such as planning and executing work activities without direct supervision.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service's Test 943 and Test 944.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who qualify under this standard may be required to satisfactorily complete a prescribed training course(s) prior to reassignment or promotion.
Pay:
$74,422.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Loan repayment program On-the-job training Paid training Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Have you worked on USPS vehicles such as LLV's or the newer NGDV/ Hybrid fleet?
Experience:
Fleet Vehicles:
3 years (Required) Electric vehicle maintenance: 3 years (Required) Preventive maintenance: 3 years (Required)
Location:
Manhattan, NY 10199 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person