Job Training Program

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the position of Automotive Mechanic within the Division of Operations. Automotive Mechanics are assigned a 40 - hour work week. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday.

In a garage and/or in the field, performs maintenance and repair on gasoline and diesel motor vehicles, including special purpose vehicles and associated equipment, including inspecting safety items, checking for deficiencies, tune - ups,oil changes, lubrication, filter changes, spark plug and point replacement.Diagnoses computerized fuel management systems, computerized ignition systems, and computerized engine timing by using highly sophisticated electronic equipment to determine and perform needed repairs.Repairs and adjusts electrical sensors, E.G.R. valves, and computerized electrical systems according to automotive and Federal Government Clean Air Standards.Repair fenders and other body parts and tightens chassis; changes and repair tires and inner tubes on cars, truck, and trailer; changes and maintains storage batteries.Removes, repairs, and/or replaces assemblies (engines, transmissions, axles) subassemblies (cylinder heads, oil pumps, fan belts, generators, starters, gauges) and other parts (tie rods, drag links, ball joints, brake linings, bearings) onmotor vehicles and equipment.Uses test equipment to detect, adjust, and/or correct deficiencies on motor vehicles and equipment, including checking and adjusting headlights, caster and camber, hydrocarbon emissions, and timing and dwell.Diagnoses inoperative motor vehicles and equipment to determine the cause of malfunction and take corrective action.Repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls assemblies and subassemblies from motor vehicles and equipment, including engines (gasoline and diesel), transmission (manuals and automatic), electrical components (alternators, generators, and starters) hydraulic components (pumps), and carburetors.Performs adjustments on motor vehicle equipment and their assemblies to conform to maintenance manual specifications, including valves, ignition systems, brakes, and clutches.