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Auto Mechanic
- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Posted on
10/02/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
RRM Fleet (Harper St)
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Job Description
To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or must file for the upcoming civil service exam# 7010. Filing opens from 10/7/26 to 10/27/26. Proof of filing must be provided.
NYC DOT have repair shops in every borough except Manhattan. NYC DOT Fleet maintains a wide variety of equipment from lawn mowers to front end loaders, Toyota Priuses and Mack Trucks.
There are multiple shifts: 06:00 to 2:30, 07:00 to 3:30, 2:00 to 10:30 and an overnight shift. We may change shifts due to operational needs. Your responsibilities would be but not limited to: Working on vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel engines, removing and replacing transmissions, and performing preventative maintenance inspections. You would be required to work independently to diagnose and repair engine mechanical, engine electrical, repair brakes, replace brakes, repair steering and suspension and perform New York State Inspections. You would be required to respond to road calls and would have to perform minor repairs in the field, such as replacement of tires, batteries, air lines. In the event of inclement weather, such as snowstorms, heat waves and rainstorms it would be mandatory that you report to work, your shift may change on short notice, or you could be temporarily reassigned to a shop in another borough. You are expected to keep your workstation clean, follow your supervisors' orders and adhere to the code of conduct.
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.
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Job ID
801540
Posted until
10/26/2026
Title code
92510
Civil service title
AUTO MECHANIC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Auto Mechanic
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
3
Work location
32-11 Harper St., Corona, N.Y.
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Auto Mechanic
Salary : $43 - $50