Student Assistant (Region 3 Fleet Administration)

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Date Posted 08/27/26

Applications Due12/31/26

Vacancy ID222638

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant (Region 3 Fleet Administration)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week Varies

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address Fleet Administration

5450 South Bay Road

City North Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13212

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 part 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 3, Fleet Administration & Support, in the following counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca and Tompkins.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

Name Zane Wootton, R3 Acting Fleet Manager

Telephone

Fax (315) 458-7083

Email Address Zane.Wootton@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 5450 South Bay Road

City North Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13212

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R03-26-38 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026.

Note: Applications are being accepted continuously

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