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Description

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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)

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 hire for continued 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

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to a 40-hour week, which includes rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime as needed and during inclement weather and emergencies. 

Selection Process

Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam. For this position, the following skills will be assessed:

Written exam: 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

Note: Automotive Mechanic Written Exam will be waived if qualified candidates have one of the following certifications:

• 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.

Practical Exam:

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.

Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The starting salary for the Auto Mechanic is $86,266.44 annually.

Auto Mechanics are eligible for step increases (subject to collective bargaining agreement).

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REQNUMBER: 61957