Student Assistant (Region 9 Fleet Administration)

New York State Thruway Authority

Binghamton, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Background Investigation, Documentation, Fleet Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Binghamton, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Date Posted 01/09/26 Applications Due 12/31/26 Vacancy ID 206872

 

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Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Student Assistant (Region 9 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 Full-Time

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 To Be Determined

Street Address Fleet Administration 241 Colesville Rd

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13904

 

Duties Description

Under the supervision of a Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Student Assistants will observe the performance of vehicle diagnostics; mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on vehicles and equipment. Student Assistants will have the opportunity to assist with such routine tasks as brake jobs, oil changes, and other minor maintenance work. Student Assistants will also be instructed on opening work orders, documenting work performed; or be assigned to the parts room where they will research and order parts and go out on 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 9 Fleet Administration in the following counties: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, & Tioga Counties. 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).

 

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Name Gene Hatton, R9 Fleet Manager

Telephone 607-775-6053

Fax 607-775-6052

Email Address Gene.Hatton@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 241 Colesville Road

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13904

 

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, current transcript, and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R9-26-07 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026.

 

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