AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC I - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY : Job Details

Under supervision of a high level Automotive Mechanic an employee in this class is involved in performing minor automotive maintenance and servicing. Work is performed on a variety of vehicles and auxiliary equipment used by a number of County departments and by all other areas of County responsibility. Performs related work as required.

* Services automobiles, trucks and other mobile equipment with proper lubricants and replenishes gasoline, oil and water as needed;

* Inspects and services batteries, changes oil filters, cleans air filters;

* Drains and refills crank cases; checks and lubricates transmissions, differentials and rear axle housings;

* Repairs flat tires, mounts tires on wheel rims and inflates tires to recommended pressures;

* Washes and polishes automobiles and truck bodies;

* May inspect vehicles for mechanical defects or assist in repairs and mechanical maintenance; may perform safety checks on all vehicles seized and held in the custody of the law;

* May occasionally operate automotive equipment for service and test purposes; may operate wreckers and tow trucks to bring in disabled vehicles or vehicles impounded by the Police department;

* May attend in-service training sessions provided by manufacturers of equipment in use.

Either:

(a) Completion of one (1) year of vocational education courses in either a vocational school program or in an apprentice or training program in automotive mechanics; or,

(b) One (1) year of experience in minor repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive equipment; or,

(c) Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience.

Some knowledge of tools and equipment used in motor vehicle maintenance work

some knowledge of automotive lubricating methods

some knowledge of automotive equipment terminology

some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade

skill in use and care of basic automotive servicing tools and equipment

ability to determine by inspection of automotive equipment need for grease, oil, water and gasoline

ability to assist in making minor mechanical repairs

ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions

physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

* Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.

* We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

* We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.