Service and Repair Mechanic (Auto Body)

Duties Description Under general supervision, performs the tasks of a journey-level Service and Repair Mechanic (Auto Body); repaints equipment owned or maintained by the Thruway Authority, including cleaning, sand blasting, grinding, filling, and priming; does skilled body, fender, and chassis repair; removes damaged chassis parts, straightens frames and other related parts; performs restoration welding; performs fabrication scraping; removes and replaces or repairs body parts such as glass, body panels, upholstery, fenders, running boards, grills, and accessories; supervises helpers, and as required, other journey-level employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment; maintains necessary time and cost distribution records; requisitions parts and equipment as necessary; maintains and is responsible for a Tool Crib Complement assigned to the Shop; maintains Shop in clean and workable condition; ensures that all equipment and tools are in proper condition; drives passenger cars and trucks as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience under the supervision of an auto body mechanic or completion of an apprenticeship program and possession of a driver's license appropriate to the equipment operated and repaired.

Possession and maintenance of a CDL Class B license issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles will be required. Candidates applying without a CDL B license are required to obtain a CDL permit within 30 days of appointment and obtain the license by the end of the probationary period. Failure to do so will result in termination.

Pursuant to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be required. Once appointed to / selected for the position, random drug and alcohol testing will be required.

Candidates employed in this position will be required to furnish personal hand tools.

Additional Comments This is a Unit 1 Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION :

The salary range for this position comprises all applicable annual components of pay which includes :

Location Pay : $3400 for Downstate

Recruitment & Retention Pay : $7000

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT :

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Angela

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address CanvassReply4@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Notes on Applying If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.

Salary : $3,400 - $7,000