Automotive Mechanic

Company Overview

Rensselaer County is dedicated to serving and improving the community through innovative and essential services. Our team values growth, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, providing a supportive environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Automotive Mechanic to join our team, playing a vital role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of highway vehicles. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise in a dynamic environment that values quality workmanship and customer service. The ideal candidate will bring strong automotive repair skills, experience working with various vehicle systems, and a passion for delivering reliable service.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive diagnostics using automotive electrical systems, schematics, and diagnostic tools to identify issues accurately.
• Performs skilled operations in the repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, and tractors;
• Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers;
• Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles;
• Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;
• Adjusts steering mechanisms and align wheels;
• Makes minor welding repairs to automotive equipment; Greases vehicles, changes oil and oil filters;
• Tunes engine and sets the timing;
• Attaches and removes snowplow blades and other auxiliary equipment;

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade;
• demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment;
• familiarity with welding techniques;
• ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions;
• good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.
• Graduation from an accredited college, university or school with a 2-year Associate's degree or higher Automotive and Diesel Technology, OR: Two (2) years of experience as a skilled automotive repairman.
• Special Requirement - Eligibility for an appropriate New York State driver's license. Possession of license at time of appointment and must maintain license throughout the term of employment.
• In accordance with local law, absent waiver of this requirement; All employees must be a Rensselaer County Resident at time of hiring OR, if a non-county resident at time of hiring, may be hired only if agree to move into the county within (90) days of appointment.

Additional Benefits

• $6,000-$8,500 Yearly Overtime Pay
• Laundered Uniforms Provided
• $300 Yearly Tool Allowance

Join our team as an Automotive Mechanic where your skills will directly impact the safety and reliability of our community’s vehicles! We value your expertise in keeping vehicles running smoothly while providing exceptional service that keeps our community moving forward.

Pay: From $29.72 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $6,000 - $8,500