Mechanic

Under direction, performs skilled mechanical work involving the maintenance, repair and servicing of various types of motor vehicle and/or motorized construction equipment; does other related work as required.

Job responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to:

· Repairs engines and components, power trains, suspension systems, and other mechanical units of such motor vehicles as automobiles, vans, and/or such construction equipment as trucks, buses, bulldozers, tractors, cranes, road graders, power shovels, or similar equipment.

· Obtains description of mechanical problems form driver of vehicle and/or test drives the vehicle or uses testing equipment such as motor analyzers, spark plug testers, or compression gauges to locate and identify the problem

· Removes, cleans, or replaces defective parts such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, tail pipes, or brake shoes

· Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic's hand tools

· Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starter, and pumps

· Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out of filling in dents and welding broken parts

· Overhauls and repairs electrical systems and components

· Drives a vehicle such as a pickup truck, tow truck and so forth to various locations to service disables motor vehicles

Requirements:

· Knowledge of :

o Varied types of motors and equipment and their operation

o Procedures for diagnosing the reasons for motor failure and the steps necessary to correct the condition

o Makeup, operation, and installation procedures for all components and systems of vehicles such as engines, transmissions, front and rear-end assemblies, electrical and hydraulic systems

· Successful completion of one (1) year of training in gas engine repair at an accredited community college of vocational school

· Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment such as bulldozers, tractors, cranes, road graders, power shovels, or similar

· Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience

· An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in one of the following from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for the formal training: A-1 Engine Repair, A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A-8 Engine Performance

· Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license

· Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicles they operate

What we offer:

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $50,000 - $71,500 / per annum

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The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee's primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50, $71,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• CDL License (Required)
• ASE Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person