Auto Truck Mechanic

POSITION TITLE* Auto-Truck Mechanic

POSITION TYPE: Trades/Bargaining Unit

POSITION GRADE*: 10

FLSA: Non- Exempt

The Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate's mission is to enable great science. The Guest Services Division provides services that support and assist the world-class scientific research performed at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Guest services are available to all Brookhaven Divisions, Departments, guests, users, and visiting researchers.

Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate seeks an Auto Truck Mechanic. This position reports to the Guest Services Division's Motor Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.

Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under minimum supervision, performs required repairs, maintenance, servicing and incidental operation of gasoline, diesel engine, or propane/compressed natural gas (CNG) driven vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, trailers and material handling equipment.
• Performs all duties associated with the removal and installation of two-way radios, back-up sensing devices, upholstery repair, D/C power invertors, back-up cameras, and remote alarms.
• Performs limited welding, brazing and painting and other body and fender repair work to maintain vehicles in operating order.  • Uses and maintains all hand and portable tools, shop machines and equipment necessary to perform assigned work. 

• Uses and maintains all hand and portable tools, shop machines and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School or GED, or higher.
• Experience with medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Air conditioning recovery and recycle license.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and PM servicing to Lab vehicles including: Engine systems, transmission, suspension, brakes 12 volt wiring systems, computer systems, ABS systems and tire replacement.
• Familiarity with installation and repair of special equipment such as hydraulic lift gates, interior storage, roof racks, toolboxes, and strobe lights.  
• The ability to work 8-hour shifts and extended hours if necessary. 
• The ability to perform road calls in all weather conditions on the Laboratory site.
• Must possess a valid NYS Class A driver's license with tow endorsement.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hybrid electric vehicles.
• CDL endorsements such as tanker, hazmat or the ability to obtain and maintain the same as may be required.
• Computer literate – Moderate experience in Microsoft Outlook, Teams Excel, Word.  Experience with Snap On, Mac and Jaltest diagnostic equipment.

Other Requirements

• Must meet the medical requirements of the “Job Assessment Form."
• Must have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• Must possess written and verbal skills. 
• Must be capable of following written instructions, procedures, work orders, and similar documents. 
• Must possess writing and computer skills to sufficiently complete work orders and other required documents.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with customers, fellow workers, and supervisors.
• Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Considerations: 

Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Continuous walking/standing

Physical coordination & balance

Frequent bending, twisting and crawling

Physically demanding work

Working heights >5 feet

Good near & distance vision

Driving lab vehicle, truck & heavy equipment

Working outdoors

Perform work in cold and hot conditions

Powered hand tools/hand vibration

Work around moving machinery

Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection

Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file