AUTO MECHANIC II 1640 1845

Job Posting

DATE:

May 14, 2015

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

(This is not a Competitive Class position.)

FROM:

Susan Plonski, Commissioner of Public Works  

JOB VACANCY:

Auto Mechanic II/ Permanent / Full-Time/ Benefited

LOCATION:

Central Auto

SALARY

$18.76/Hour (Grade 10)

FILL DATE:

June 4, 2015 (Applications are due to the above address five (5) days before the fill date.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of automotive and mechanic repair tasks with gasoline, large diesel and small diesel engines.  General instructions are received from the Garage Foreman regarding the tasks to be performed permitting some leeway for planning the details of each assignment.  Does related work as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair and maintenance methods and of the terminology, tools and safety precautions of the trade; demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to automotive equipment; ability to operate acetylene cutting and welding equipment; ability to perform welding procedures which may include OXY-Acetylene, TIG or MIG welding; ability to work from plans and specifications; ability to understand written and oral instructions; ability to write legibly; good motor, hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years of full-time, paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, as an automotive mechanic. 

 

Note: Completion of automotive repair courses may be substituted for the required automotive repair experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

Special Note:  For appointments at the Ulster County Area Transit Department, In addition to the above minimum qualifications, the applicant must also possess one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the mechanical repair of highway construction equipment and/or transit or school buses.

 

Special Requirements for Appointment: 

 

1.                    Possession of the appropriate class New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License, if the duties include vehicle operation.

 

2.                    Possession of a Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, if duties include vehicle inspection.

 

3.                    Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (CDL), if required by the department.

 

4.                    Depending of work assignment, possession of applicable certifications within a designed time period after employment.

 

Special Note: In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) 49CFR40, and Federal Highway Administration (HWA) 49CFR382, all prospective employees will undergo drug/alcohol testing prior to appointment and will undergo random drug/alcohol testing during the course of employment. 

 

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

 

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS. 

 

 ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE RULES APPLY