The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
Under supervision, the primary responsibilities of an Auto Mechanic include but are not limited to:
1. Overhaul, repair and maintains engines, motors and motor-powered equipment, component assemblies, and component systems used in automotive, construction and special-purpose equipment powered by internal combustion engines; performs related work.
2. Acts as a "troubleshooter" in determining mechanical and electrical defects.
3. Overhaul, maintain and repairs auxiliary vehicle systems, including brake systems, transmissions, ignition systems, rear ends, differential assemblies, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electronic systems, and other related components and systems.
4. Aligns wheels and repairs steering equipment. Relines and adjusts brakes and clutches. Makes minor repairs and adjustments in the field so that a vehicle may be returned to the garage or repair shop under its own power.
5. Conveys orders to other journeymen as directed.
6. Supervises machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed.
7. Trains assigned machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
8. Performs minor auto body repairs.
9. Prepares reports and orders, and maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials.
10. Operates and tests motor vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
AUTO MECHANIC - 92510
City of New York
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