Senior Mechanic Diesel - Transit

DEFINITION: Under direction, performs varied mechanical work involved in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized equipment containing diesel engines; 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.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Takes the lead and works with employees doing mechanical work on automobiles and trucks with other motorized and mechanized equipment powered by diesel engines including road construction and maintenance equipment.
• Diagnoses trouble and disassembles and examines parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision-measuring instruments.
• Takes the lead and performs the work involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of motors, fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, steering systems, and instruments.
• May act in the capacity of driver or operator.
• May do welding of various types or simple blacksmithing.
• Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains essential records.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.

TRAINING: Successful completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diesel engines.

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

NOTE:  Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one (1) year of formal training.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of varied types of diesel engines 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, safe guarding, and using equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.
• Ability to take the lead over mechanics of lower grade and give them suitable assignments.
• Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard, and use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to keep necessary records.

RATE: $29.58 per hour, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and competitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.