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Auto Mechanic

  1. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Posted on: 03/14/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Flt. Ops. Unit-Civ

$335.68 – $390.72

Job Description

**Candidates must for work a NYC agency and be permanent in the title of Auto Mechanic**

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit an Auto Mechanic for the Fleet Operations Unit. Under supervision the incumbent will be responsible for overhauls, repairs and maintains engines, motors and motor-powered equipment, component assemblies, and component systems used in automotive, construction and special-purpose equipment powered by internal combustion engines; performs related work. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the Auto Mechanic’s task will include but are not limited to the following:
*Acts as a "troubleshooter" in determining mechanical and electrical defects;
*Overhauls, maintains and repairs internal combustion engines, motors and motor-powered, equipment, including brake systems, transmissions, ignition systems, rear ends, differential assemblies,
fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electronic systems, and other related components and systems;
*Makes minor repairs and adjustments in the field so that a vehicle may be returned to the garage or repair shop under its own power;
*Conveys orders to other journeymen as directed;
*Supervises machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed;
*Trains assigned machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks;
*May make minor auto body repairs;
*Prepares reports and orders, and maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials;
*Operates and tests motor vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned duties.

AUTO MECHANIC - 92510


Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, 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.

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 that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.


55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

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.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

706639

Title code

92510

Civil service title

AUTO MECHANIC

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Auto Mechanic

Posted until

2025-05-03

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

Hazen St-Trans. Div., E. Elm,

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

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