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9790
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the full
performance level by repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and
other equipment for a state agency or facility. Has latitude to
vary methods of repair, maintenance, parts selection, and
diagnostic techniques. Orders or purchases parts, performs state
vehicle inspections, operates diagnostic equipment where
available, and road tests vehicles. Performs related work as
required.
Examples of Work
Determines extent and type of repairs needed on all motor
vehicles and equipment.
Repairs all motor vehicles and equipment as needed, such as
automobiles, trucks, buses, backhoes, and lawnmowers.
Performs preventive maintenance, such as checking fluid
levels, brake systems, steering, generating, ignition, and
electrical wiring systems.
Estimates future materials and parts requirements and orders
as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the tools and equipment utilized in repairing
motor vehicles and equipment, as well as the use of such
tools and equipment.
Knowledge of the methods of maintaining, adjusting and
repairing mechanical systems found in motor vehicles and
equipment.
Ability to diagnose the causes of operating defects in motor
vehicle equipment and to make effective repairs.
Ability to estimate future material requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Substitution:
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid
experience as an automotive mechanic may be substituted for
the required high school education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience as an automotive mechanic.
Substitution:
Completion of a prescribed classroom or on-the
job course in automotive mechanics can be substituted for
the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 7/16/92
Effective:
8/16/92