Auto Mechanic I

Located in the Department of Public Works and Transportation – White Plains: Under general supervision of higher level automotive maintenance personnel, an incumbent of this class is responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work on all types of automotive equipment, and for assisting in carrying out a preventive maintenance program.  Work assignments are initiated by oral instruction or written work orders, while the more complex jobs may require the diagnosis of mechanical difficulties. This level differs from the Auto Mechanic II by the complexity of assignment, independence of action and advanced endorsements issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class, however guidance may be provided to lower-level maintenance staff.  Does related work as required. 

Possession of a high school, equivalency, or automotive trade school diploma and two years of experience where the primary responsibility of the position was performing automotive repair work

Satisfactory completion of 30 credits of post-high school education in the field of automotive repair or maintenance, or closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the above stated experience.

1. Possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s license appropriate to the type of equipment operated, at time of appointment and duration of employ. 

2. Depending on work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation(s) 1910.132-140 - Personal Protective Equipment, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety.

1. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.
2. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.