Job Number15
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs skilled operations in the repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors and buses; repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors and shock absorbers; repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles; adjusts connecting rods and bearings; adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels; makes minor welding repairs to automotive equipment; greases vehicles, changes oil and oil filters; tunes engines and sets the timing; attaches and removes snowplow blades and other auxiliary equipment; body work repair; may operate a school bus on an assigned route.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment; familiarity with welding techniques; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of experience as a skilled automotive repairman.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: Candidates need to be eligible for an appropriate New York State driver’s license; possession of license at time of appointment and must maintain license throughout the term of employment. (Note: If position requires operation of a school bus, special licensing procedures apply and applicants must be certified by the school district as meeting the requirements promulgated by the New York State Commissioner of Education.)
APPLY: All interested and qualified individuals wishing to become candidates for this position must meet the minimum qualifications, and submit a complete application packet that includes a cover letter, resume, East Greenbush Central School District application, and Rensselaer County Civil Service application (available on the district website) to:
Marissa Cannon
Director of Human Resources
East Greenbush Central School District
29 Englewood Avenue
East Greenbush, NY 12061