Salary: $23.49 - $28.12 Hourly Location : Lewis County Highway Department, NY Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-00060 Department: HIGHWAY Opening Date: 11/13/2024 Distinguishing Features of the Class This position exists in the County Highway Department and involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of skilled welding and automotive repair tasks. General instructions are received regarding the tasks to be performed, permitting wide leeway for planning details of each assignment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Automotive Mechanic Helpers or Laborers. The incumbent does related work as required. Typical Work Activities
- Welds bridge railing, supports, struts and supporting beams;
- Forges repairs and sharpens tools, gears and plows;
- Welds parts on department equipment and machinery;
- Performs skilled repairs to gasoline and diesel motor equipment;
- Repairs or replaces motors, pumps, generators, carburetors and shock absorbers;
- Operates trucks and heavy equipment as needed;
- Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles;
- Adjusts rods, bearings and aligns wheels;
- Tunes engine and sets the timing.
Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in skilled automotive repair work which involved the performance of welding duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for an appropriate level driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of application. Possession of the license at the time of appointment. Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics Good knowledge of the practices, procedures and tools of the welding trade; good knowledge of standard automotive repair methods, terminology and tools; ability to use brazing and electric and gas welding equipment; ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches; ability to follow oral and written instructions; manual dexterity; good hand and eye coordination; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Lewis County offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package including NYS Retirement, medical coverage, dental coverage, and vision coverage. The County offers paid vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holiday pay. 01 This position requires a CDL. Do you currently have a CDL?
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