Oswego County
Equipment Mechanic II
Fulton, New York•Full-time
$26.77+ hourly
$26.77+ hourly
About the Job
The Oswego County Solid Waste Department has an immediate opening for an Equipment Mechanic II to perform a wide variety of fabricating and welding tasks, and more difficult automotive and machinery repairs. The work involves good knowledge of the trade along with various methods, tools and equipment. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates and responsibility for the garage operation may be undertaken in the absence of the Garage Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or certificate in automotive technology or diesel equipment technology and one (1) year of experience in skilled automotive repair
- OR Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma two (2) years of experience in skilled automotive repair
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of a current, valid, Class B NYS driver’s license at time of appointment.
- Maintenance of license required throughout the course of employment.
NOTE:
Candidates who do not meet the qualifications for the level II mechanic, may be considered for level I (level I qualifications require one less year of experience than noted above and require possession of a Class B license within 12 months of employment) and promoted to Equipment Mechanic II after gaining the required experience.
Candidates who do not meet the qualifications for the level II mechanic, may be considered for level I (level I qualifications require one less year of experience than noted above and require possession of a Class B license within 12 months of employment) and promoted to Equipment Mechanic II after gaining the required experience.
Pay Rate: $28.52 per hour plus competitive benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement. The Equipment Mechanic I rate is $27.45 per hour.
To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.
Oswego County Human Resources Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
Email: humanresources@oswegocountyNY.gov
Web: www.oswegocountyNY.gov/humanresources
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
About Oswego County
Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.