Supervising Mechanic

Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment, working with various machines and hand tools common to the trade; does other related duties as required.

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The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

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This position requires a valid New Jersey driver's license. Applicant must possess ASE certification in suspension and steering. Selected applicant must have a Class A CDL with Airbrakes, Tanker Endorsement, and Passenger vehicles.

Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school.

Four (4) years of varied experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, tractors, power shovels cranes, or similar equipment.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as outlined above.

NOTE: Possession of a certificate as an automotive mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated formal training.

Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

NOTE:The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation 20 CFR (l) (1), appointees responsible for the operation of industrial trucks (powered forklifts) will be required to obtain and maintain a current certification as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator issued by the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of suspension/steering systems are required to possess and maintain an Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Suspension and Steering.

Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of brakes are required to possess and maintain a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Brake Repairs.

Appointees may also be required to obtain ASE certifications in Engine Repair A-1 and Engine Performance A-8.

Analyzes malfunctions, and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools, and/or cars, vans, trucks, or buses.

Inspects and drives repaired vehicles to determine if repairs have been properly completed.

Trains workers in and demonstrates methods and techniques for repairing and maintaining vehicles using manual and mechanical tools and equipment.

Provides assignments and instructions to subordinates and supervises the performance of their work.

Evaluates the job performance of subordinates.

Maintains inventory of parts and equipment, and prepares requisitions for replacement stock.

Prepares reports of vehicle repairs.

Supervises and performs the work involved in operating and inspecting machines or equipment to diagnose defects; dismantling and reassembling equipment using hoists and hand tools; examining parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gages; replacing defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions; testing overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency; welding broken parts and structural members; cleaning of parts; assembling and disassembling equipment;

tracing and locating defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of repairs; overhauling, rebuilding, repairing, and servicing diesel, gasoline, and other types of combustion engines, automatic and nonautomatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, hydraulic utility systems and controls, fuel systems, and braking systems; and selecting and making necessary repairs in accord with appropriate repair specifications, manuals, and procedures.

May operate a motor vehicle.

May do welding of various types or simple blacksmithing.

Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment, materials, and supplies.

Maintains records and files.

Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge of the mechanical makeup,…