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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

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Cortland County Department of Social Services

Cortland, NY (In Person)

$61,526 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT 60
Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
Job Title:
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic The work involves responsibility for performing repairs requiring a high level of skill to diesel and gasoline powered, self-propelled and non self-propelled motor driven equipment, vehicles and stationary equipment. This class differs from Automotive Mechanic by virtue of required knowledge of and skill in maintaining fuel injection and supercharging systems common to diesel powerplants, as well as making overall repairs to a wide range of heavy equipment commonly used in highway construction and maintenance. General instructions are received regarding tasks to be done with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.
Work Hours :
Full Time, 40 hours per week with benefits
Salary :
$ 26.1149-33.0548/hr(CSEA Union)
Location :
Cortland County Department Of Public Works -
Solid Waste/Landfill Division Status:
Non-Competitive, Probationary Benefits:
New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of service, Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(a) Two (2) years' experience as a skilled automotive mechanic which shall have involved the repair and overhaul of automotive diesel engines and heavy motor equipment; OR (b) Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic traineeship
NOTE:
Successful completion of a certified training course in diesel engine repair offered by a New York State approved technical training institute may be substituted for one (1) year of experience described above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
1. Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver's license• is required. Failure to maintain a NYS Class D Driver's License including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. 2. Possession of a Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate.•A New York State Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsements and a Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate are required within six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain and/or maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's license with all required endorsements will result in dismissal Pre-employment screenings required.
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO
pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov
Application:
https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/
JobExam-Application Pay:
$26.11 - $33.05 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person