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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 01/09/26 Applications Due 12/31/26 Vacancy ID 206850
Basics
Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply
NY HELP No
Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Student Assistant (Region 6 Fleet Administration)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 50%
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40
Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Steuben Street Address NYS Department of Transportation 7000 County Route 70A City Hornell State NY Zip Code 14843
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 Currently enrolled in an accredited automotive technician, automotive repair program or Agriculture and technical program. This includes high school and college level programs. High school students who are registered in apprenticeship programs duly registered with the Commissioner of Labor or to student-learners enrolled in recognized cooperative vocational training programs also qualify for these positions. I.E BOCES or CTE type program at the high school level
Additional Comments 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 Angela Rudroff-Plaisted, Administrative Services Director
Telephone 607-324-8408
Fax 607-324-8344
Email Address dot.sm.r06.administrativeservices@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation, Region 6 107 Broadway City Hornell State NY Zip Code 14843
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, current college transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R06-26-3 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026.