The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description NYSDOT is a leading-edge team of motivated, empowered, and respected professionals whose customers value our high-quality engineering and technical services and products. Each NYSDOT employee plays an important part in fulfilling the Department's mission and goals, as we are one DOT working cohesively to ensure the state has a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally sound transportation system.
Under the supervision of a Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Student Interns will observe the performance of vehicle diagnostics; mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Student Interns will have the opportunity to assist with such routine tasks as brake jobs, oil changes, and other minor maintenance work.
Student interns will also be instructed on opening work orders, documenting work performed; or be assigned to a parts room where they will research and order part and go out on parts deliveries.
There may be other job shadowing opportunities with appropriate Fleet Management staff.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in an accredited automotive technician, automotive repair program or Agriculture and technical program. This includes high school and college level programs.
High school students who are registered in apprenticeship programs duly registered with the Commissioner of Labor or to student-learners enrolled in recognized cooperative vocational training programs also qualify for these positions. I.E BOCES or CTE type program at the high school level
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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