Student Intern (Motor Equipment Mechanic) – Automotive/Diesel Repair

Job Description

Student Assistant Region 4 | NYS Department of Transportation

The Tone:
This is a student assistant role at the NYS Department of Transportation, located in Region 4, NY. The NYS Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining the state’s transportation infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency for all residents. This role is crucial for supporting the daily operations of vehicle and equipment maintenance, providing hands-on experience and administrative assistance that directly contributes to the department’s mission. Student interns play an important part in keeping the fleet operational and supporting emergency response efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Region 4, NY

• Team: Reports to a Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)
• Mission: To support vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, parts management, and administrative tasks, ensuring the operational readiness of the department’s fleet and contributing to emergency response capabilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Observation: Observe the performance of vehicle diagnostics and various mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintenance Assistance: Assist with routine vehicle maintenance tasks such as brake jobs, oil changes, and other minor repair work.
• Work Order Processing: Be instructed on opening work orders and accurately documenting all performed work.
• Parts Management: Research and order necessary parts, and go out on parts deliveries, if assigned to a parts room.
• Emergency Response: Potentially serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently enrolled in an automotive or diesel repair technology program.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required beyond current enrollment in a relevant academic program.
• Skills: Ability to observe complex mechanical processes, willingness to assist with routine maintenance, aptitude for administrative tasks like documentation, and capability to research and manage parts.
• Other: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.