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Automotive Service Writer, prov.
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for initiating automotive and heavy equipment repair by ascertaining performance problems, verifying warranty and service contract coverage, developing cost estimates. The employee will be required to obtain a New York State Learner’s Permit for a Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first month of employment, and a Class *B* CDL within the first eight (8) months of employment, with the employing agency providing sufficient training and road time to obtain both. Failure to meet the above license requirements will result in separation from the position. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Fleet Manager or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Apprentice Training-Automotive, Automotive and Diesel Technology, Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology, or a closely related field; OR,
(B) Possession of a Certificate from a technical institute, or regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in one of the fields mentioned in (A) above; OR,
(C) One (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in automotive repair, or automotive parts ordering, stock and inventory, or selling automotive parts; OR
(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New York State Class *D* driver’s license at time of appointment, with the condition of obtaining a Class *B* CDL Learner’s Permit within the first month of employment and a Class *B* CDL within the first eight (8) months of employment.