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

supervisors.

• 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.