Document 6578145

CHRIS CHRISTIE
Governor
State of New Jersey
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
KIM GUADAGNO
Lt. Governor
PO BOX 081
TRENTON, NJ 08625
JOHN J. HOFFMAN
Acting Attorney General
JENNIFER E. FRADEL
Administrator
October 23, 2014
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
#14-137
An opportunity currently exists in the classified service within the Department of Law and Public Safety,
Division of State Police, for permanent State of New Jersey employees who meet the requirements listed
below:
TITLE:
Automotive Mechanic
SALARY:
$42,619.64 - $60,054.17
LOCATIONS: Division of State Police
Fleet Management Office
River Road
W. Trenton, NJ 08628-0068
Division of State Police
Fleet Management Office
250 Minisink Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Four (4)
DUTIES: Performs maintenance and repair on fleet’s vehicles. Diagnoses vehicles systems, and engine, by
using sophisticated electronic equipment to determine and perform needed repairs. Changes and maintains
batteries and changes and repairs tires and inner tubes on cars, trucks, and trailers. Prepares reports and
records of time spent, materials, parts used, and work completed. Uses test equipment to detect, adjust,
and/or correct deficiencies on vehicles and equipment, including checking and adjusting headlights, caster and
camber, emissions, timing and dwell. Diagnoses inoperative vehicles and equipment to determine the cause
of malfunction and takes corrective action. Performs adjustments on vehicle equipment and their assemblies
to conform to maintenance manual specifications, including valves, ignition systems, brakes, and clutches.
REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING: Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited
community college or vocational school.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience as a mechanic in the repair and installation of motors and the
maintenance and repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1)
additional year of experience as outlined above.
NOTE: In the Department of Law & Public Safety, an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in
Automobile Advanced Engine Performance and Diagnosis may be substituted for the formal training.
LICENSES: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may also be
required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and
type of vehicle being operated.
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees
to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.
If you possess the required experience and education and are interested in the above position, please send a
cover letter (including job vacancy number) and current resume before the closing date of: November 13,
2014 to:
Colleen Gadsby, Division of State Police
Office of Human Resources
PO Box 7068, W. Trenton, NJ 08628-0068
LPPGADSC@gw.njsp.org
The Department of Law and Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and
dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
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