AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Makes skilled repairs and adjustments to automotive and maintenance equipment and machinery; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is skilled work involving responsibility for the overhaul and repair of a wide variety of automotive and maintenance equipment at times including heavy-duty equipment such as bulldozers and payloaders. The work requires a thorough knowledge of the trade. General instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed, but considerable leeway is permitted in planning the details of each assignment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

o Makes skilled repairs to gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, bulldozers, wheel loaders, waste/recycling equipment, etc.

o Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, fuel injectors, injection pumps, carburetors, shock absorbers, etc.

o Assists in a variety of tasks in regard to the upkeep such as cleaning, washing windows and scrubbing floors;

o Repairs or replaces hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, valve bodies, hoses, etc.

o Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles

o Prepares maintenance equipment for painting by sanding, washing and applying paint

o Assists in the maintenance of grounds by mowing lawns, trimming trees, removing leaves and debris

o Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs

o Makes welding repairs to automotive and maintenance equipment

o Greases vehicles and equipment, changes oil and oil filter

o Helps to clean and maintain tools, machinery, and other mechanical equipment;

o Tunes engine, sets the timing, make related adjustments

o Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment

o Assists in removing snow and ice from walks, parking lots and pathways

o Works as a motor equipment operator when directed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other maintenance equipment; familiarity with welding techniques, ability to work from manuals, plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING : Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and one year of experience as a skilled automotive repairman; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for an appropriate Class New York State Driver’s License at time of application. Possession of License at time of Appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,275.00 per year

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hudson Falls, NY 12839: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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