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9702
MECHANIC 1
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision performs beginning
level work in the maintenance, lubrication, repair and overhaul
of light equipment, automobiles, trucks and other motor driven
equipment. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The incumbent in this
classification is assigned beginning level mechanic work able to
be performed by an employee with less than two years of
experience.
Examples of Work
Repairs, replaces and balances tires.
Replaces equipment components such as exhaust systems, cooling
systems, universal joints, fuel filters, oil filters,
transmission filters, spark plugs, etc.
Repairs minor electrical defects (i.e. wire splices, add on
lights, etc.).
Replaces body parts such as locks, lights, windshield wipers,
bumpers, adjusts doors, door glasses and performs minor
body adjustments.
Performs oil changes and chassis lubrication.
Assists other mechanics in performing major repair work.
Drives vehicle after repairs to test operation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used
in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other motor
driven equipment.
Knowledge of the operation of motor driven equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary standard
safety precautions.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the repair of
motor driven equipment.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and determine
appropriate procedures for repair.
Ability to maintain simple records (i.e. time cards, repair
work orders, etc.).
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
No formal education required.
Experience:
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in service/mechanical work on automobiles
or motor driven equipment.
Substitution:
Successful completion of an approved vocational
school program in automotive mechanics of at least 1080
clock hours may be substituted for the required experience.
Special Requirement:
A valid West Virginia Motor Vehicle
Operator's license is required.
Established: 8/19/93
Effective:
4/1/94