Dutchess County Department of Public Works
Salary: $63,541

This is a non-competitive position in the Dutchess County Department of Public Works. This is a highly
skilled position responsible for performing journey level equipment mechanic work. The incumbent,
independently or with others, repairs, maintains, or modifies highway construction and maintenance
equipment, in accordance with accepted trade and safety practices. The position differs from Construction
Equipment Mechanic I in that a greater degree of skill and specific knowledge of construction equipment
is needed. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee, with some
leeway allowed in the planning and performance of the details of activities. Some supervision or guidance
may be exercised over lower-level mechanics or their helpers.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Performs skilled repairs on gasoline and diesel-powered highway construction and maintenance

equipment, including the repair or replacement of electrical, hydraulic, cooling, drive train, braking,

steering and fuel system components; performs preventive maintenance work on highway construction

and maintenance equipment, including checking fluids, changing oil, inspecting brakes, greasing

components and performing tune-ups on diesel and gasoline engines; performs emergency field repairs on

construction equipment using a utility repair truck; keeps truck in clean and safe operating condition;

maintains an inventory of parts and materials for emergency road repairs of equipment; assembles and

disassembles construction equipment in the performance of normal duties; maintains work area in a clean

and safe condition; performs skilled repairs on automobiles as assigned; attends additional training on

equipment repair and safety procedures as assigned; participates in emergency operations and snow and

ice control activities as required; may assist in the fabrication, modification or mounting and dismounting

of equipment; does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years of full-time skilled mechanical work experience which primarily involved the repair of

construction or heavy equipment.

NOTES:

1) Acceptable work experience must be of a full performance nature and not limited in range as to type of

repair performed.
2) Post high school education in the field of heavy equipment mechanics or a closely related area may be
substituted for the above work experience on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
1. Candidates must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License at time of
appointment and to maintain position. This license must have a CDL endorsement for tanker
vehicles and contain no restrictions other than those relating to personal physical conditions. Such
restrictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compatibility with job duties and will not be an
automatic bar to employment.
2. Candidates must obtain a valid Motor Vehicle Inspector’s license by the completion of the
probation period.

SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at

any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to

employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will

also be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving

a CMV was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a CMV

driver.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an

appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of

Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a

job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 5/23/2023

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie,

NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted: 5/9/2023