Auto Truck Mechanic

Organizational Overview

Brookhaven National Laboratory's Guest Services Division plays a vital role in enabling the Laboratory's world-class scientific mission by providing comprehensive, high-quality services to its departments, divisions, guests, users, and visiting researchers. Through a strong commitment to operational excellence and customer-focused support, the Division delivers an exceptional on-site experience across Food Services, Conference Services, On-site Housing, Mail Services/Mailroom, Transportation Services, Fleet Services, Motor Pool, and QOL/BERA/Recreation programs. By ensuring these essential functions are executed with professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness, Guest Services helps create a seamless environment in which research teams and visiting collaborators can perform at their best, contributing directly to the success of Brookhaven's scientific enterprise.

Position Description

Guest Services is seeking an Auto-Truck Mechanic to join their team. Under minimum supervision performs required repairs, maintenance, servicing, and incidental operation of gasoline, diesel engine, or propane driven vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment. Performs all duties associated with the removal and installation of two-way radios, back-up sensing devices, upholstery repair, D/C power invertors, back-up cameras, and remote alarms. Performs limited welding, brazing and painting, and other body and fender repair work to maintain vehicles in operating order. Use and maintain all hand and portable tools, shop machines, and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.

This position reports to the Guest Services Division Motor Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.

The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Essential Duties

Inspection and Diagnosis

• Inspecting vehicles to identify mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues
• Using diagnostic tools and computer software to troubleshoot engine and system problems
• Performing routine vehicle inspection and safety checks
• Test-driving vehicles to identify performance issues

Repair and Maintenance

• Repairing or replacing engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, and suspension
• Servicing diesel and gasoline engines
• Changing oil, filters, belts, and fluids
• Repairing exhaust systems and fuel systems
• Fixing electrical systems, wiring, and lighting

Preventive Maintenance

• Performing scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns

Documentation and Reporting

• Keeping accurate records of repairs and maintenance performed
• Explaining mechanical issues and repair recommendations to supervisors

Safety and Compliance

• Following workplace safety procedures
• Ensuring vehicles meet state and federal safety regulations
• Maintaining clean and organized work areas

Customer and Team Interaction

• Communicating with fleet supervisors, drivers, and customers
• Working with other mechanics and shop staff

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles
• Air conditioning recovery and recycle license
• Ability to perform diagnostics and PM servicing to Lab vehicles including engine systems, transmission, suspension, brakes, 12 volt wiring systems, computer systems, ABS systems, and tire replacement
• Familiarity with installation and repair of special equipment such as hydraulic lift gates, interior storage, roof racks, toolboxes, and strobe lights
• The ability to work 8-hourshifts and extended hours if necessary
• The ability to perform road calls in all weather conditions on site at BNL
• Must possess a valid NYS Class A driver's license with tow endorsement
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Ability to follow written instruction, procedures, work orders, and similar documents
  • Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents
  • Ability to communicate verbally with customers, fellow workers and supervisors
• Must have a telephone and provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes
• The ability to complete all the requirements of the BNL Job Training Assessments (JTA)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hybrid electric vehicles
• CDL endorsements such as tanker, hazmat, or the ability to obtain and maintain the same as may be required
• Computer literate with moderate experience in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
• Experience with Snap On, Mac and diagnostic equipment.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Considerations:

Must meet the medical requirements of BNL's Job Medical Assessment Form, including but not limited to:

• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous walking/standing
• Have good physical coordination & balance
• Frequent bending, twisting and crawling
• Physically demanding work
• Ability to work in heights >5 feet
• Have good near & distance vision
• Driving lab vehicle, truck & heavy equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in cold and hot conditions
• Powered hand tools/hand vibration
• Ability to work around moving machinery
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection

Other Information:

The successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date.

The Lab's placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants.The starting salary for this position is $44.23 per hour.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information atwww.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federalREAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.

About Us

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at:https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file