MECHANIC

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive, park maintenance,

construction, and related equipment requiring a high degree of technical ability as related to motor or major

assembly rebuilding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Determine causes of mechanical operating problems and failures to automotive and heavy equipment; trace

and locate defects to make necessary repairs; repair and rebuild gasoline and diesel engines, rear-ends,

transmissions, air compressors, auxiliary engines, heavy-duty pumps, gate and hydraulic valves, etc.

 Perform vehicle safety and operation inspections and schedule periodic preventative inspections.

 Perform preventative maintenance on gasoline and diesel powered engines and equipment;

 Stay abreast of new automotive systems and maintenance.

 Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly logs of equipment and vehicle repairs.

 Maintain a current and accurate file on every vehicle with records of new tires, tune-ups, oil changes, and

major repairs.

 Maintain monthly inventory of tools, replacement parts, and equipment.

 Assist drivers in filling out vehicle inspections; report evidence of vehicle damage, neglect, or abuse to

supervisor.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of the methods, tools, and standard practices of the automotive mechanic trade.

 Knowledge of the principles and operation of internal combustion engines, both gasoline and diesel.

 Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the mechanic trade.

 Working knowledge of servicing and repairing of air brakes and air systems.

 Knowledge of automatic electrical systems and equipment.

 Knowledge of gas and arc welding; skill in the care and use of tools employed in all phases of automotive

repair and maintenance.