Mechanic Jobs in New York
Mechanic jobs in New York are concentrated in automotive repair, mass transit, commercial trucking, and heavy equipment maintenance, with demand running strong from entry-level technicians to master-certified specialists. The largest hiring volumes are in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where employers like MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority), Amazon, and FedEx maintain substantial fleets and ongoing maintenance operations. Diesel and transmission specialists along with electric vehicle technicians are among the most sought-after sub-specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Automotive Mechanic
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Posted on
10/29/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
FLEET ADMINISTRATION
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Job Description
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city's surrounding waterways.
DEP's Office of Fleet Services oversees the purchase, use, maintenance and management of DEP vehicles, special equipment and related services. Fleet Services also monitors compliance with NYC Fleet and Vision Zero mandates, fuel and E-Z Pass rules, parking and traffic regulations, and driver safety initiatives. The dynamic Fleet Services team provides complete life cycle management (design / build, distribution / maintenance, and relinquishment) of approximately 5,000 pieces of equipment throughout the five boroughs and NYC’s unique watershed.
DEP is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to support the agency through a partnership with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The selected candidate will:
- Under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive, construction and special equipment powered by internal combustion engines, motors, and motor-power equipment.
- Maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials; update the Fleet Management System (M5) and fleet repair computer system as needed and maintain clear parts orders, work orders and other records.
- Maintain clean and safe work bays; some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics and environmental conditions experienced are working in a non-temperature-controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy toolboxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.
- Responsible for expediting repairs by promptly inspecting and triaging vehicles to be sent to vendors as well as inspecting vehicles that have been repaired so that they can be put back into service promptly. In addition, inspect vehicles that have been sent to vendors for repair to determine if the repairs proposed by the vendors are necessary.
AUTO MECHANIC - 92510
Minimum Qualifications
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.
License Requirements:
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
808912
Posted until
12/28/2026
Title code
92510
Civil service title
AUTO MECHANIC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Automotive Mechanic
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Mechanic
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Posted on
10/29/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
FLEET ADMINISTRATION
Save
Job Description
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city's surrounding waterways.
DEP's Office of Fleet Services oversees the purchase, use, maintenance and management of DEP vehicles, special equipment and related services. Fleet Services also monitors compliance with NYC Fleet and Vision Zero mandates, fuel and E-Z Pass rules, parking and traffic regulations, and driver safety initiatives. The dynamic Fleet Services team provides complete life cycle management (design / build, distribution / maintenance, and relinquishment) of approximately 5,000 pieces of equipment throughout the five boroughs and NYC’s unique watershed.
DEP is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to support the agency through a partnership with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The selected candidate will:
- Under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive, construction and special equipment powered by internal combustion engines, motors, and motor-power equipment.
- Maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials; update the Fleet Management System (M5) and fleet repair computer system as needed and maintain clear parts orders, work orders and other records.
- Maintain clean and safe work bays; some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics and environmental conditions experienced are working in a non-temperature-controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy toolboxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.
- Responsible for expediting repairs by promptly inspecting and triaging vehicles to be sent to vendors as well as inspecting vehicles that have been repaired so that they can be put back into service promptly. In addition, inspect vehicles that have been sent to vendors for repair to determine if the repairs proposed by the vendors are necessary.
AUTO MECHANIC - 92510
Minimum Qualifications
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.
License Requirements:
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Save
Job ID
808912
Posted until
12/28/2026
Title code
92510
Civil service title
AUTO MECHANIC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Automotive Mechanic
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Automotive Mechanic
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanic jobs across New York.
- Valid New York State motor vehicle inspection license issued by NYSDMV for inspection work
- ASE certification in one or more applicable areas such as brakes, engine repair, or electrical
- Minimum two years of hands-on automotive or diesel mechanical experience
- Ability to use diagnostic scan tools and interpret manufacturer repair data
- Valid driver's license, with a commercial driver's license preferred for fleet or heavy-equipment roles
- Proficiency reading technical service manuals and completing accurate repair documentation
Mechanic Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanic in New York?
Most mechanics in New York enter through a combination of vocational training and on-the-job experience. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles licenses motor vehicle inspectors, and employers commonly require ASE certification for shop technicians. Many candidates complete automotive service technology programs at community colleges such as SUNY Delhi or Suffolk County Community College, then apprentice under a certified mechanic before advancing to a full technician role.
Which companies hire mechanics in New York?
Companies currently hiring mechanics in New York include Lucky Strike Entertainment, Cox Automotive, and University of Rochester, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's large public transit systems, major package delivery networks, and commercial fleet operators are consistent year-round sources of mechanic openings across the state.
Which New York cities have the most mechanic jobs?
Rochester, New York, and Buffalo have the most mechanic openings in New York. New York City dominates because of the MTA's subway, bus, and commuter rail fleet needs, while Buffalo and Albany see strong demand from regional trucking depots, municipal fleets, and manufacturing facilities that require ongoing equipment maintenance.
Are there remote mechanic jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanic work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical vehicle or piece of equipment, which limits remote options significantly. About 2% of mechanic openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to be estimating, technical writing, or service advisor positions rather than core repair work.
How can I get hired as a mechanic in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lube technician or service technician helper role at a dealership or fleet shop, where you work alongside certified mechanics and build documented hours toward ASE certification. Large New York employers like the MTA and major dealership groups run apprenticeship and technician development programs for candidates without full experience. Completing an automotive technology program at a SUNY community college and obtaining even a single ASE certification gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to mechanic jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to mechanic jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find a role that fits your experience and specialty, then apply directly through the listing.
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