New York State Police · 23 hours ago
Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)
The New York State Police is responsible for maintaining the safety and functionality of police vehicles. The Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) will perform skilled mechanical work on a variety of motor-driven equipment and configure vehicles with special law enforcement equipment.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon ProfitPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Perform skilled mechanical and electrical work, diagnose problems and causes of breakdowns on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment
Maintain work orders and maintenance records on all work performed
Visually examine the equipment, review breakdown reports and, if necessary, discuss the problem with the operator to determine the nature and extent of problem
Use appropriate test equipment and observation to diagnose the cause of faulty mechanical or electrical performance
Utilize technical manuals and experience, plan the work procedure required to make the repairs and order replacement parts and materials
Perform repairs using mechanic’s hand and power tools
Perform preventative maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and trouble-free operation
Operate a tow truck, flat bed truck and other types of motor vehicles
Assist in the absence of the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2
Any other job-related duties instructed by the Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2 or other competent authority
Qualification
Required
Two years of full-time experience under a skilled journeyman, automotive or diesel mechanic, which provides training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program
Apprentice training in automotive or diesel mechanics
Training gained by completion of technical courses in automotive or diesel mechanics at a school or technical institute may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
A valid New York State Driver's License with a non-Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) (Class C) tow truck endorsement
A New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification
A New York State Air Condition Recycling and Recovery Certification