Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

Required

• Option 3: High School Diploma or Equivalency High school graduation or possession of a high school-equivalency credential; and Four years of full-time paid experience, or the paid part-time equivalent, in gasoline and diesel motor-equipment repair; At least two years of that experience must have been at the journey level. Option 4: Equivalent Combination An equivalent combination of training and experience within the limits established by the qualification pathways above. The journey-level experience requirement is mandatory. A senior mechanic may be considered without extensive formal supervisory history if the candidate satisfies the minimum qualifications and demonstrates the ability to assign, review, and oversee repair work.
• Special License Requirements Driver's License At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess: A valid New York State Class D driver's license; or A valid driver's license equivalent to a New York State Class D license. The required license must be maintained throughout employment. Commercial Driver's License The official classification requires the employee to obtain and maintain a New York State Class B CDL, or equivalent commercial license, within six months of appointment. The six-month deadline is mandatory. The company indicated that it cannot simply extend the period when the requirement is not met. Training or licensing support may be possible, but this was not confirmed and should not be promised during recruitment. Important posting note: The 2026 recruitment flyer lists the Class D license at appointment but omits the Class B CDL language contained in the official classification. The official classification and intake discussion both support retaining the six-month Class B CDL requirement unless the company formally confirms that it has been removed. Motor Vehicle Inspector's License The employee must obtain an appropriate-level New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector's License within six months of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Education Verification Degrees must have been awarded by an appropriately accredited college or university. Candidates whose education was completed outside the United States or its territories must provide an acceptable independent equivalency evaluation and are responsible for the associated evaluation cost.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The employee must demonstrate: Thorough knowledge of gasoline and diesel motor-equipment repair methods. Thorough knowledge of automotive and heavy-equipment terminology, tools, and safety precautions. Thorough knowledge of New York State motor vehicle inspection requirements. Journey-level skill in gasoline and diesel maintenance and repair. Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, braking, drivetrain, and related equipment problems. Ability to assign, Client out, supervise, and inspect the work of others. Skill in operating motor equipment safely and efficiently. Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, diagnostic computers, and measuring devices. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to create and maintain accurate work records. Ability to work successfully with and serve a diverse local community. Physical ability consistent with the demands of the position.
• Non-Desirable Candidate Characteristics Likely Disqualifiers Does not satisfy one of the official civil-service qualification pathways. Lacks the required journey-level gasoline and diesel repair experience. Is unwilling to work an evening or later shift. Wants a supervisory position with little or no hands-on repair work. Does not possess a valid qualifying driver's license at appointment. Is unwilling or unable to obtain the required Class B CDL within six months. Is unwilling or unable to obtain the required Motor Vehicle Inspector's License within six months. Cannot perform the physical responsibilities of the role. Demonstrates unsafe repair or equipment-operating practices. Technical Red Flags Experience is limited to light automotive work with no evidence of transferable diesel, truck, bus, or heavy-equipment expertise. Cannot explain a significant gasoline or diesel diagnosis personally completed. Relies on parts replacement without identifying root cause. Has limited braking, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, drivetrain, or suspension knowledge. Cannot safely use diagnostic tools, welders, torches, or measuring equipment. Does not inspect or test work after completing a repair. Has poor repair-documentation habits. Cannot explain how to prioritize several disabled vehicles. Has no indication of readiness to learn specialized apparatus and municipal equipment. Leadership Red Flags Avoids assigning or reviewing the work of others. Cannot provide constructive technical guidance. Does not hold employees accountable for safety and quality. Requires continuous management direction. Has difficulty making routine decisions independently. Fails to communicate open repairs or safety risks between shifts. Blames other mechanics rather than investigating workmanship concerns objectively. Is uncomfortable supervising trainees or vocational students. Behavioral Red Flags Demonstrates poor attendance or punctuality. Resists evening-shift work. Treats shop cleanliness and documentation as unimportant. Cuts corners to return vehicles to service quickly. Does not report mistakes or unsafe conditions. Has difficulty collaborating with daytime leadership. Is unwilling to perform manual labor alongside the team. Does not demonstrate a public-service or safety-oriented mindset.