This is a skilled mechanic position involving responsibility for completing repairs and preventive maintenance to heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Employees of this class, because of the type of equipment and the nature of City operations, will be expected, when needed, to work under unpleasant conditions such as extreme heat and cold and shall adhere to all safety regulations. Employees of this class work independently or as a team member with limited supervision for non-routine, difficult or costly repairs. Employees of this class will be required to work variable hours, overtime, and be on-call depending on seasonal demands. Related work is performed as required.
CITY RESIDENCY PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
High school diploma or Equivalent PLUS:
1.) Three (3) years of full-time, paid experience as a heavy equipment mechanic performing repairs to heavy- and medium-duty motor equipment (This includes vehicles with a minimum GVWR of 18,000 lbs. or more and contain systems or components such as diesel engines, air brakes, hydraulic equipment or other major components found on medium and heavy duty vehicles).
OR
2.) Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Automotive or Diesel Mechanics or closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience as described in (1) above.
OR
3.) Twenty-four (24) months experience working as a Heavy Mechanic II for the City of Rochester.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a New York State Class D driver’s license at time of appointment. Possession of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License, without air brake restriction, within ninety (90) days after the time of appointment. This licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this job.
AND
2. Possession of a valid New York State Inspector’s Light and Heavy Equipment License within ninety (90) days after the time of appointment;
AND
3. Must own proper selection of tools necessary to make repairs to heavy-duty vehicles at the time of appointment, i.e., 1/4 to 1/2 inch standard and metric socket sets up to 1 1/2 inches/33mm, open-end wrenches up to 2 inches, metric tools, air impact tools 3/8-, 1/2- and 3/4-inch drives, tool box, etc.
