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Responsibilities
As an automotive mechanic you will be responsible for performing skilled automotive work involving inspections, modifications, maintenance, and repairs on complex automotive and special equipment for a diverse fleet including gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
Automotive Mechanics will be responsible for the following duties:
Diagnosis and repair (including car/truck repairs, air conditioner, axle & transaxle, airbrakes)
Auxiliary and control systems
Inspections (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems)
Shifts:
Automotive Mechanics work a 40-hour week, which includes rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime as needed and during inclement weather and emergencies.
Qualifications
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Three years' journey-level experience in performing skilled automotive work involving inspection, diagnosis, modification, maintenance, and repair on complex automotive and other special equipment
New York State and/or New Jersey State Emissions Inspector License (selected applicants without this license must obtain within six months of employment)
Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's (CDL) Permit with the air brakes endorsement or higher before the first day of work and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL License with endorsements within three months of employment.
Applicants should refer to the following websites for further information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL Licensing:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Commercial/CommercialDriver.htm OR http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/cdl.htm
Selected candidates will be subject to comprehensive background check and will be asked to provide copies of the required licenses for verification.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. Applicants under consideration will be contacted via email for testing.
Testing
The Automotive Mechanic Written Examination is designed to assess candidates' knowledge in the following areas:
Combustion Engines
Electrical Systems
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems
Hydraulic Brake Systems
Steering and Suspension Systems
Light and Heavy-Duty Truck Repair
Hybrid Vehicle Technology
Late Model Vehicle Technology and Diagnostics
To bypass the Automotive Mechanic Written Exam, candidates must present one of the following profiles.
Master ASE Automotive Certified in: A1 through A8 with the addition of one (1) of the following certifications: L1, A9, L2, L3.
Master ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certified in: T1 through T8 with the addition of one (1) of the following certifications: L1, A9, L2, L3.
Non-Master Auto Certified in: A1 through A5, and A6 or T6, and A7 or T7, and A8 with the addition of one (1) of the following certifications L1, A9, L2, L3.
Non-Master Medium/Heavy Truck certified in: T1 through T5 and T6 or A6, and T7 or A7, and T8 with the addition of one (1) of the following certifications: L1, A9, L2, L3.
Applicants seeking a written test waiver should indicate ASE certification types and numbers on your resume AND upload current certifications with your resume as a PDF file.
Candidates who qualify on the written exam will be eligible to be considered for the next step in the evaluation process, a Practical Examination.
The practical exam will measure a candidate's knowledge in areas such as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electrical/electronic inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
