Senior Mechanic - Fleet Services

Description

SENIOR MECHANIC:

FULL-TIME POSITION - Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Salary: $43,000 + $5000 stipend. Consistent opportunity for overtime.

Under direction, performs varied mechanical work involved in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized equipment; works with various machines, testing equipment, and hand tools common to the trade; takes the lead over and gives assignments to mechanics of lower grade; does other related duties as required.

Essential Functions -

• Perform both routine repair/maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Use diagnostic equipment to discover mechanical malfunction and repair to working condition.
• Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, and using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• May test drive motor vehicles and/or construction equipment on public streets.
• Operate Towing Machines for the transport of disabled vehicles.

Requirements:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or higher

Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school.

Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as outlined above.

NOTE: An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in one of the following specialties from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for the formal training: A-1 Engine Repair, A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A-8 Engine Performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

Knowledge of varied types of motors and their operation.

Knowledge of causes for motor failure and steps necessary to correct the condition.

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in tearing motors down, installing new parts, and reassembling motors and testing motors, brakes, lights, and other parts of vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge of procedures for obtaining, storing, recording, safeguarding, and using equipment, materials, and supplies.

Must be able to take direction.

Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Must be detailed and well organized.

Environmental Requirements -

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function as well as possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

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Job Code: 03459

Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.

• Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.

Employer County of Monmouth

Address Human Resources Department, Hall of Records

One East Main Street

Freehold, New Jersey, 07728

Phone 732-431-7300

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