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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant (Region 5 Fleet)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.10 to $20.10 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 75%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week up to 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address 4717 Southwestern Blvd.

City Hamburg

StateNY

Zip Code14075

Duties Description 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 parts 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.

Minimum Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an automotive or diesel repair technology program.

Additional Comments Region 5 Fleet Administration & Support includes the following counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Joseph Flatley

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Joe.Flatley@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 4717 Southwestern Blvd.

City Hamburg

State NY

Zip Code 14075

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-10 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Office of Fleet Administration & Support
Attn: Joseph Flatley, Fleet Manager R5
4717 Southwestern Blvd.
Hamburg, NY 14075

Email: Joe.Flatley@dot.ny.gov
Fax 716-648-2184

Note: Applications are being accepted continuously