Automotive Mechanic (Full Time)

Police Department

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Description of Duties

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical or electronic malfunctions of motorized equipment;

• Removes and repairs gasoline or diesel internal combustion engines, including the fitting of crank shafts, pistons, pins and bearings;

• Removes and adjusts carburetors, distributors, etc;

• Removes and overhauls transmissions and differentials;

• Maintains and repairs fuel, cooling and exhaust systems;

• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems, electronic components, chassis units and accessories;

• Pre-inspects vehicles for New York State motor vehicle inspections;

• Operates valve-grinder, drill press, lathe, welding and burning equipment, and other related tools;

• Refers to and uses repair manuals and related literature to accomplish needed repair work;

• Repairs or assists in the repair of snow plows, road rollers, mowers, pumps, or any sewerage operational equipment;

• Assists with emergency snow removal;

• Operates motorized equipment;

• Complies with various Occupational Safety & Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets relating to hazardous materials and other substances;

• Performs manual laboring tasks connected with highway construction and maintenance, or sewage operation and maintenance;

• Maintains related automotive records and prepares simple reports.

Qualifications

A) Elementary education supplemented by completion of an approved one (1) year training course in automotive repair and two (2) years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment; or:

B) Elementary education and three (3) years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read, write and understand the English language; and

2. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as appropriate for class of vehicle operated; and

3. Depending on local necessity, some Towns and Villages may require possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspectors License within six (6) months of appointment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Rate of Pay

$23.54 per hour to $32.45 per hour.

Contact Information

You may download an employment application at www.amherst.ny.us keyword search type "EMPLOYMENT" or pick up application at:

Human Resources Department
Amherst Town Hall
5583 Main Street
Williamsville NY 14221

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How to Apply

Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.

Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire

Forms should be mailed or delivered to:

Human Resources
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)