Auto Mechanic (Diesel)

About the role

Candidates Must Be Permanent in the Civil Service Title of 'Auto Mechanic (Diesel)' to Be Considered:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

Fleet Services Division is responsible for the upkeep and/or repair of all NYPD vehicles and vehicles from other contracted agencies.

The selected candidate would be responsible for the overhaul/repair of diesel engines and components associated with diesel-powered vehicles.

Additional Information

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Qualification Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work; or
• Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic specializing in automotive diesel engine repair work plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant education acquired in a college, university, technical school, trade school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience.

Additional information

Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education will receive prorated credit.

• License Requirements:

At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment.

At the time of appointment, certain agencies may require appointees to possess one or more of the following New York State Certifications:

• As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group 1;
• As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles, Group 2;
• As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3;
• As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles Group 1 and

As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D.

• As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Heavy Vehicles Group 2, and

As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Emissions, Group D

• As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Light Vehicles, Group I, and

As a Motor Vehicle Inspector certified in Motorcycles, Group 3, and