Automotive / Equipment Mechanic I or II

Automotive / Equipment Mechanic I Or II

The Automotive / Equipment Mechanic I or II position performs complex skilled work maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator.

Essential functions include:

• Performing maintenance and repair on all types of gas and diesel automotive, construction and maintenance equipment; repairing automotive bodies; painting equipment; ensuring safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Operates automotive diagnostic testing equipment in the diagnosis of mechanical problems, determines required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repair;
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections; services and repairs equipment as necessary;
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services medium and heavy duty equipment including solid waste collection trucks;
• Refaces valves and seats; grinding, assembling and adjusting them;
• Installs rings and bearings and effects proper adjustment;
• Overhauls and repairs carburetors and clutches;
• Performs repairs and replacements on diesel driven equipment;
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies;
• Overhauls, tunes and adjusts engines using specialized and standard test equipment;
• Performs diversified electrical and electronic work on automotive equipment, troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces defective parts; repairs and adjusts lights, generators, starters, air conditioning systems, etc.;
• Transports vehicles to and from outside servicers; makes road service calls;
• Performs body repair and paint work;
• Inspects vehicles including school buses for compliance to State safety standards;
• Maintains tool shop and work area in clean and orderly state;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in repairing diesel and gasoline automotive equipment is required. Possession of a NC CDL Class B License is also required. Additionally, a North Carolina State Inspection license and refrigerant recovery and recycling certificate are necessary.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment including electronic diagnostic equipment used in the repair of cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines; ability to diagnose defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken automotive parts; ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.