Entry Level Qa Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description The duties include but are not limited to:
• Providing supervision, training, coordination and facilitation of the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment. The Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment) may supervise one or more Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment), Service & Repair Mechanics (Motor Equipment) and other skilled and semi-skilled maintenance employees.
• Scheduling of Preventative Maintenance and repairs.
• Parts and record keeping support.
• Establishing work priorities and approving repair schedules.
• Reviewing work orders and records.
• May be responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance Audits.
• Identifying effective utilization of staff, equipment and supplies.
• Identifying efficient shop procedures.
• Review reports to ensure that work schedules are achieved.
• Ensure that agency policies and standards are followed.
• Implementing and enforcing safety procedures and standards for shop operations.
• Assist in developing training programs and identifying training needs.
• Prepare periodic written reports.
• Participate in the interview process for parts operations, entry level techs and Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment).
• Assist with the development of the annual purchase plan.
• Performs quality assurance Checks and reports to Management.
• Ensures Asset Management System data entry is timely and accurate.
• May occasionally make repairs to equipment.
• Employ communication and people skills to interact with the customer base and Fleet Management to determine and schedule PM and repair work as well as to resolve personnel, parts, and equipment issues.
• The Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment) may be assigned as a Shop Supervisor, Field Supervisor, Production Control Supervisor or a combination of these roles and may be rotated alternately into each position over the course of his/her tenure or a combination of the above.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Promotional: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS**, or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
Either A. a Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment) (or Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 1)
Or B. a Motor Equipment Storeskeeper or Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) (or Motor Equipment Mechanic)
Open Competitive:
Two years of experience supervising staff engaged in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of gasoline and/or diesel-powered motor equipment, including passenger vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, freight and other commercial cargo vehicles, self-propelled off-road equipment, and non-self-propelled motor equipment.
At the time of appointment, you must have a Class B Commercial Driver's license with no airbrake restriction, a certification by the Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct NYS inspections, and a New York State Heavy Motor Vehicle Inspection License.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The starting salary for this position is $75,690. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $66,690 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $89,655. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $80,655 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.
Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal of employment.
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Jennifer L. Feeney
Telephone
Fax 585-272-3426
Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-26-36 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Jennifer L. Feeney
Administrative Services Director
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
585-272-3426 (fax)
dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-26-36 IN SUBJECT LINE***
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than August 13, 2026.
Applications for employment may be found at the following web address:
https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf