Application Deadline7/18/2025Position Start Date8/6/2025
POSITION TITLE: Automotive Mechanic I
REPORTING TO: Transportation Director
HOURS: Full-time, 8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year
CURRENT LOCATION: Transportation Department, 2 Winston Place, Albany, NY 12205
START DATE: August 2025
SALARY & BENEFITS: Schedule M per CSEA Contract ($51,171.00 starting salary (2025-2026 school year rate)).
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is skilled work involving responsibility for the complete overhaul and repair of a variety of automotive equipment and related types of machinery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience as a skilled automotive repairperson.
Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment which may include diesel equipment;
Working knowledge of welding techniques;
Skill in motor function and dexterity;
Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions;
Hand-eye coordination;
Manual dexterity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.