Now Hiring - Applications accepted through October 7, 202 The City of Ithaca, NY i City of Motor Equipment Ithaca Mechanic Supervisor The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor in the Department of Public Works - Streets and Facilities Division.

Position Description:

The work involves responsibility for supervising and participating in the skilled maintenance and repair of a wide variety of motor and other public works equipment. The incumbent plans and oversees the details of assigned work projects and supervises skilled mechanics and mechanic helpers engaged in mechanical and bodywork maintenance and repair tasks. The incumbent also directly performs skilled motor equipment maintenance and repair work, and inspects motor equipment to ensure compliance with the New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection Code. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor with considerable leeway allowed for planning and supervising the details of the work. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of Motor Equipment Mechanics, Motor Equipment Mechanic Helpers and vocational education students. Does related work as required. To view the complete job description, visit: Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor job description.

Minimum Qualifications :

Either:

(a) Possession of an Associate's degree or certificate in gasoline and diesel motor equipment repair technology or a closely related field; and two (2) years of full-time paid journey level experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in gasoline and diesel motor equipment repair; or (b) Graduation from a high school technical or other vocational program in motor equipment repair and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or it's part-time paid equivalent, in gasoline and diesel motor equipment repair, at least two (2) years of which must have been at the journey level; or (c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency program and four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or it's part-time paid equivalent, in gasoline and diesel motor equipment repair, at least two (2) years of which must have been at the journey level; or (d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c).

Note:

College degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant's degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at evaluation fee.

Special Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment. 2. Applicants must obtain an appropriate level New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector's License within six months of appointment and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.

Salary:

$28.09/Hour (2026 rate), and $28.93/Hour (2027 rate) with annual step and contractual raises as outlined in the

CSEA DPW

Unit collective bargaining agreement.

Residency Requirements:

There are no residency requirements for this position.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement:

This will be a provisional appointment pending the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score.

Benefits:

Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and

CSEA DPW

Unit collective bargaining unit.

Supplemental Information:

The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences. The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607) 274-6539 or contact us by email using hrdept@cityofithaca.org.

Application Materials Required:

City of Ithaca application Copy of high school and college transcript Copy of driver license Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on October 7, 2026.

Submit required application materials to:

City of Ithaca Human Resources Department 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 1485 (607) 274-653 Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Re-Issued:

September 17, 2026