Motor Equipment Mechanic; Provisional-BPD

Incumbents in this class perform skilled mechanical work for all types of repairs to gasoline and diesel power automotive and motorized vehicles and equipment. The role requires constant physical activity such as pulling, pushing, carrying, kneeling, sitting, crawling, reaching, climbing, and other necessary movements. Work may be conducted in garages that are poorly ventilated, have inadequate heat in cold weather, or are cramped, as well as on city streets where breakdowns occur.

• Perform all types of repairs on automobiles, trucks, tractors, bulldozers, graders, snow plows, and other automotive or motorized vehicles and equipment—including adjusting and cleaning spark plugs, tuning gasoline and diesel engines, adjusting carburetors, repairing faulty wiring, hydraulics, electronic fuel injection and sensor systems, anti‑lock brake systems, fixing flat tires, and repairing drive trains.
• Perform above repairs on fire apparatus, including testing and repairing fire pumps and aerial ladder devices.
• General repair, installation, alignment, and overhaul of motors, engines, transmissions, differentials, and related parts and equipment.
• Operate mechanical tools, shop tools, pullers, forklifts, chain falls, lift jacks, jack stands, body repair tools, and greasing equipment while performing repairs.
• Operate a personal computer to run diagnostics and computerized manuals.
• Perform burning and welding tasks as required.
• Maintain housekeeping order in the work area.
• Perform body repairs, painting, and undercoating as needed.
• Operate a tow truck to pick up and transport disabled vehicles or equipment to the city garage for repair.
• Perform motor vehicle inspection checks as required.
• Maintain daily records and related logs of work performed.
• Carry out related duties connected with the maintenance and repair activities of the repair shop.

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• Continuous and permanent status in any city department in the Competitive Class as an Engine Mechanic, Auto Mechanic Helper, or Tire Mechanic for one year.
• Continuous and permanent status in any city department in the Non-Competitive Class as a Laborer II or Tire Mechanic for two years.
• All applicants must have three years of full-time experience as an apprentice or automotive mechanic helper performing all types of repair work on motorized vehicles.
• For open competitive positions, applicants must meet one of the following:
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited junior college or technical institute in Automotive Technology or a related field.
• Graduation from a Vocational High School or Adult Education Course in an Automotive Mechanic’s Program and one year of full-time experience as an apprentice or automotive mechanic helper.
• Three years of full-time experience as an apprentice or automotive mechanic helper performing all types of repair work on motorized vehicles.
• An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of (A) through (C).

• Good knowledge of the practices, tools, and terminology used in the auto mechanic trade.
• Good knowledge of diesel engines, diesel fuel pumps, and injectors.
• Good knowledge of the principles and internal workings of an internal combustion engine.
• Good knowledge of electronic ignitions in late model vehicles.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics.
• Working knowledge of electronic fuel injection systems, anti‑lock brake systems, and electronic sensor systems.
• Extensive mechanical skill.
• Ability to work with a high degree of precision.
• Ability to operate a personal computer for diagnostics and manuals.
• Ability to read and understand workshop manuals and forms.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve any problems concerning the work to be done on vehicles or equipment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.