The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

DEP's Fleet Services Division oversees the purchase, use, maintenance and management of DEP vehicles, special equipment and related services. Fleet Services also monitors compliance with NYC Fleet and Vision Zero mandates, fuel and E-ZPass rules, parking and traffic regulations, and driver safety initiatives. The dynamic Fleet Services team provides complete life cycle management (design / build, distribution / maintenance, and relinquishment) of approximately 5,000 pieces of equipment throughout the 5 boros and NYC’s unique watershed.

DEP is currently seeking a dynamic individual to perform the role of Auto Mechanic (Diesel). In this role, duties will include but are not limited to:

- Auto Mechanics (Diesel), under supervision, overhaul diesel engines and component assemblies used in diesel powered vehicles.
- Act as “troubleshooters” in determining mechanical defects; make minor repairs and adjustments in the field so that a vehicle may be returned to the garage or repair shop under its own power;
- Overhaul diesel engines, transmissions and fuel systems;
- Align wheels, adjust tracks and repair steering equipment; reline and adjust brakes;
- May transmit orders to other journeymen as directed;
- May supervise helpers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed;
- Train assigned helpers, automotive service workers, or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks;
- May prepare reports and orders, and maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials;
- Operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
- Special Working Conditions: Auto Mechanics (Diesel) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by

Auto Mechanics (Diesel) and environmental conditions experienced are working in a non-temperature-controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy toolboxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Qualification Requirements:

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work; or

2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant education acquired in a college, university, technical school, trade school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience.
Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience , or relevant education will receive prorated credit.

3. License Requirements:

At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment.

At the time of appointment, certain agencies may require appointees to possess one or more of the following New York State Certifications:
1. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1;
2. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2;
3. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3;
4. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles Group 1 and
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D.
5. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles Group 2, and
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D
6. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1, and
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D
7. As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group I, and
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2, and
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3, and
As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D."

1. Computer skills. 2. Strong customer service skills. 3. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and other related technical licenses and certifications.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.