MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC DPW

City of Ithaca -
Ithaca, NY

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Job Details

$26.78 - $27.58 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Vehicle inspections
Team supervision
Mechanic experience
Equipment repair
Servicing vehicles
Mechanical repair
Mid-level
Performing regular vehicle safety checks
High school diploma or GED
Corrective maintenance
Class D
Vehicle codes
1 year
Associate's degree
Vehicle maintenance regulations
Diesel engine repair

Full Job Description

Now Hiring - Applications accepted through August 19, 202

The City of Ithaca, NY i

City of Motor Equipment
Ithaca Mechanic

The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for
Motor Equipment Mechanic in the Department of Public Works –

Streets and Facilities Division.

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for the skilled maintenance and
repair of a wide variety of motor and other public works equipment. The incumbent performs both
skilled mechanical and bodywork maintenance and repair tasks. The incumbent also inspects
motor equipment to ensure compliance with the New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection Code.
This position differs from that of a Motor Equipment Mechanic Helper by virtue of the fact that a
Motor Equipment Mechanic performs skilled maintenance and repair work a majority of the time
as well as directs activities of Helpers. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a
Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor with some leeway allowed for the exercise of
independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit: Motor Equipment Mechanic job description.

Minimum Qualifications : Either:

(a) Possession of an Associate’s degree or certificate in gasoline and diesel motor equipment
repair technology or a closely related field; or

(b) Graduation from a high school technical or other vocational program in motor equipment

repair and one (1) year of experience in gasoline and diesel motor equipment repair under
the supervision or direction of a skilled motor equipment mechanic; or

(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two
(2) years of experience described in (b);

(d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and

(c).

Note: College degrees 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 and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded by an
educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide
independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service
can be found at
payment of the required evaluation fee.

Special Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license

equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and
maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.

2. Applicants must obtain an appropriate level New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector's

License within six months of appointment and must maintain said license for the duration
of employment.

Salary: $26.78/Hour (2026 rate), and $27.58/Hour (2027 rate) with annual step and contractual raises as
outlined in the CSEA DPW Unit collective bargaining agreement.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA DPW Unit collective bargaining unit.

Supplemental Information:

The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people

of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people
with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent

with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS
DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested
without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607) 274-
6539 or contact us by email using [email protected].

Application Materials Required:

City of Ithaca application
Copy of high school and college transcript
Copy of driver license

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026. Submit required application
materials to:

City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 1485
(607) 274-653

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Re-Issued: August 7, 2026

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