ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
VACANCY NOTICE
Automotive Mechanic #51017033 – Temporary
1870 Military Rd, Tonawanda Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Starting Annual Salary: $45,843 (Job grade 7)
The Erie County Department of Public Works is seeking an individual for a position performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks on all types of automotive equipment. Work assignments are initiated by oral instructions or written work orders. The more complex assignments require diagnosis of mechanical difficulties by the incumbent. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking employee. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of assistants. Does related work as required.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical or electronic malfunctions of motorized equipment;
- Removes and repairs gasoline or diesel internal combustion engines, including the fitting of crank shafts, pistons, pins and bearings;
- Removes and adjusts carburetors, distributors, etc.;
- Removes and overhauls transmissions and differentials;
- Maintains and repairs fuel, cooling and exhaust systems;
- Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems, electronic components, chassis units and accessories;
- Pre-inspects vehicles for New York State motor vehicle inspections;
- Operates valve-grinder, drill press, lathe, welding and burning equipment, and other related tools;
- Refers to and uses repair manuals and related literature to accomplish needed repair work;
- Repairs or assists in the repair of snow plows, road rollers, mowers, pumps, or any sewerage operational equipment;
- Assists with emergency snow removal;
- Operates motorized equipment;
- Complies with various Occupational Safety & Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets relating to hazardous materials and other substances;
- Performs manual laboring tasks connected with highway construction and maintenance, or sewage operation and maintenance;
- Maintains related automotive records and prepares simple reports
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Elementary education supplemented by completion of an approved one (1) year training course in automotive repair and two (2) years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment; or:
B) Elementary education and three (3) years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to read, write and understand the English language; and
2. Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspectors License within six (6) months of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.
Interested candidates may forward an original application by September 19, 2025 to:
Joseph Mirabelli, Fleet Manager
500 Commerce Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, NY 14228
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.