*Candidates must be permanent in the Automotive Service Worker title.
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Auto Service Workers (ASW's), under supervision and varying degrees of difficulty, assist in and perform automotive maintenance services, inspection and repair work. They operate motor vehicles such as passenger cars, ambulances, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks and sign-erecting trucks. They tow and relocate vehicles for auction, disconnect vehicle batteries, and perform various automotive maintenance services and assist in performing automotive repairs. Further, they clean the windows and interior and exterior of vehicles, assist in the loading and unloading of materials, equipment and passengers, operate motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle, and are responsible for tools, supplies, materials and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
Performs automotive maintenance services such as: preventive maintenance; inspection; battery service; light bulb and assembly replacement; checking, servicing, patching and changing tires; lubrication and oil change; etc.
Cleans, washes, and polishes vehicles; cleans interiors of vehicles.
Dispenses gasoline and oil. Checks the level, and refills automobile fluids such as coolant, oil, transmission and brake fluids, etc.
Assists in performing tune ups and repairs, in shops and on the road; and in replacement of engine parts, drive trains, transmissions, steering gear and components, ignitions, heating and cooling systems, air conditioning components, brake systems, lighting systems, sirens and back-up warning tone systems, etc.
Operates motor vehicles to test repairs. Operates a tow truck, when required. Transports vehicles to and from vendors, shops and precincts.
Under supervision, may dismantle vehicles.
Using a checklist, maintains a vehicle equipment inventory.
Maintains and updates vehicle service and repair records.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WORKER - 92508
For Level I Assignments
1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience, performing automotive maintenance services, such as inspection, lubrication and oil changing acquired in a garage or gasoline service station; or
2. Graduation from an approved trade high school, vocational high school or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair; or
3. An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to paragraphs 1, 2, or 3 above. Six months of experience will be credited for satisfactory completion of each year of approved trade school, vocational high school, technical school, college or university education.
License Requirements
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For certain positions, a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Note: Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learner's Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.
For Level II Assignments
1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience, performing automotive maintenance services, such as inspection, lubrication and oil changing acquired in a garage or gasoline service station; or
2. Graduation from an approved trade high school, vocational high school or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair; or
3. An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to paragraphs 1, 2, or 3 above. Six months of experience will be credited for satisfactory completion of each year of approved trade school, vocational high school, technical school, college or university education.
5. One year of service as an Automotive Service Worker - Assignment Level I; or
6. One additional year of full-time automotive mechanical experience in an automotive repair shop or gasoline service station.
License Requirements
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For certain positions, a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Note: Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learner's Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.
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