Relevant CTE Program:
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Job Description:
US Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Hiring Event – Come apply for Automotive Technician Positions Join us for an in person hiring workshop at the Albany Post Office located at: 30 Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12288 – come to the employee entrance On Thursday, May 21, 2026, anytime between 2:30pm-4:30pm Register Now: Event Registration Link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/MaintEvent?eventId=74938 Come and learn about current Postal opportunities and apply for any of our openings with onsite assistance. Or apply now at www.usps.com/careers
Company Name:
United States Postal Service
Application Deadline:
Openings posted through June 5, 2026
Contact:
Reach out to Charles Onyon at charles.m.onyon@usps.gov or Melissa Boissy at melissa.a.boissy@usps.gov
Skills Needed:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components. 2. Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency. 3. Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders. 4. Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment. 5. Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections. 6. Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and/or equipment and other pertinent data on work orders. 7. Performs engine tune-ups; removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans parts, components, assemblies and accessories; uses a variety of specialized test equipment to adjust systems and components to prescribed operating tolerances. 8. Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s) and repairs or replaces. 9. Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions, differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering and suspension assemblies. 10. Performs other job related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties. 11. Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental regulations and policies
Age Requirement:
18+
Certification Or Education Required:
None needed
Hourly Wage:
$32.13/hour
Benefits:
This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave
Hours:
3:00PM-11:30PM Monday-Friday, Days off Saturday/Sunday
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time