Niagara County. Niagara County Human resources. Automotive Mechanic. $25.60 - $28.36/hour.

DESCRIPTION: For a complete job description and minimum requirements please visit: https://niagaracounty.com/Employment/JobSpecsforCivilService_Positions.php Repairs and maintains County trucks, power machines, passenger cars, motors, engines, and Parks & Golf Course equipment. This is skilled work involving responsibility for the efficient repair and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of automotive vehicles and/or equipment, including heavy duty equipment such as: bulldozers, graders, and trucks. Incumbents who do not possess a CDL-B at time of hire, will receive classroom and field instruction on the safe operation of heavy single unit trucks over 26,000 GVWR. The training will involve situations that may occur in the normal operation of vehicles used at the Highway Division and will comply with all applicable rules, procedures, and Department of Transportation laws. The incumbent must complete the training and obtain a CDL-B within one (1) year of appointment. This position requires knowledge of the operation, repair, and maintenance of diesel powered, gasoline powered, hybrid and/or electric vehicles and/or equipment. Work requires a thorough knowledge of the trade. Instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed and work assignments. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma AND one of the following: 1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university, or technical school with an Associate's Degree or certification in automotive repair technology, automotive technology, or related field; OR 2. Two (2) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic in a full-service State approved automotive repair shop. Experience must have involved the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, diagnostic systems, brakes, and diesel and gasoline engines; OR 3. Three (3) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience doing automotive repair work under the direct supervision of an automotive mechanic in a full-service State approved automotive repair shop. Experience must have involved the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, diagnostic systems, brakes, and diesel and gasoline engines. NOTE: 1. One (1) year of specialized automotive training in a recognized school equals one (1) year of above required experience; 2. It is the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure that employees only operate vehicles in accordance with their current drivers license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possession of a valid New York State drivers license at time of appointment and until a CDL-B license is obtained. 2. Possession of a valid New York State CDL-B over 26,000# G.V.W.R. within one (1) year of appointment and then for the duration of employment. 3. Possession of a New York State Inspection License with #1 and #2 classifications within six (6) months of appointment and then for the duration of employment. Apply electronically at: https://niagara-portal.mycivilservice.com/ or submit paper applications to: Niagara County Human Resources, 111 Main Street Suite G2, Lockport, NY 14094

Follow link to apply online: https://niagara-portal.mycivilservice.com/default/show_accountment/44074