Mechanic/Equipment Operator - Full-Time

The Town of Guilderland is accepting applications from candidates interested in applying for a full-time position of Mechanic or Equipment Operator in the Highway Department.

Starting salary: $24.45 – $29.34 per hour

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm, overtime required

Diesel Certification (Certified Diesel Mechanic) is strongly preferred.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

· Overhauling, rebuilding, and making repairs to various automotive and diesel equipment and machinery including: heavy-duty trucks, backhoes, loaders, graders, gasoline motors, transmissions, differentials, and carburetors;

· Repairing and replacing electrical and electronic ignition systems, fuel pumps, generators, alternators, and starters;

· Mounting and attaching snow plows, sanders, and auxiliary equipment and connecting hydraulic systems to vehicles;

· Inspecting automotive equipment and machinery to ensure safety standards are met;

· Operating a dump truck to haul materials such as sand, gravel, cement, stone, dirt, and other materials to construction projects;

· Operating a truck to spread sand or salt on icy roads and to plow and haul snow to a dumping point;

· Operating a packer truck to collect bags and brush.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Knowledge of standard automotive repairs, terminology, and tools used to repair heavy automotive equipment, including diesel equipment;

· Experience with automotive diagnostics and mechanical repairs;

· One (1) year of experience in the operation of a truck requiring a Class B license to operate;

· Ability to work overtime.

Town benefits include:

Paid holidays, vacation, personal, & sick time | Health, dental & vision insurance | NYS Retirement System

The Town of Guilderland provides equal employment opportunities through recruitment, selection, retention, and advancement in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability, and to ensure that all matters affecting employees’ terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Resumes or letters of interest may also be sent to:

Town of Guilderland

Department of Human Resources

PO Box 339

Guilderland, NY 12084

Employment Applications may be found on the Town website at: https://www.townofguilderland.org/260/Employment-Application

Pay: $24.45 - $29.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Altamont, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29