Automotive Technician

United States Postal Service

Automotive Technician

in

Albany

,

New York

In this role you will perform both routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles in the postal fleet. You will troubleshoot and diagnose more complex vehicle malfunctions and may provide assistance to lower-level employees.Job duties include:Diagnose vehicles and perform operational checks on engines, major supporting systems, parts and componentsPerform various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipmentPrepare and update vehicle records, annotate labor time, and manage work ordersConduct visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road testsDRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years ofunsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessionsor territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered bythe Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift SavingsPlan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 943 and Test 944, to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and make minor and major repairs to automotive systems.

Minimum Salary: 63,658

Maximum Salary: 63,658

Salary Unit: Yearly