Automotive Mechanic

Description of Duties

This is a skilled mechanic position responsible for completing basic repairs to motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks (including vans, school buses, pickups, and environmental services equipment), grounds maintenance equipment (including tractors, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment) and tools and equipment for a town, village, school district, or county agency or department. As distinct from the higher-level position, Senior Automotive Mechanic, employees are initially restricted to minor overhauls not involving complete disassembly and assembly of the unit, with immediate exposure as an assistant to basic diesel engine concepts, vacuum and air brake concepts, and major hydraulic repair concepts.

Employees may work under unpleasant working conditions, including extremes of heat, cold, fumes and odors, wet, damp and cramped working areas. Work is performed independently or with a repair team under limited supervision. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Senior Automotive Mechanic or other higher-level staff member for non-routine, difficult, or costly repair work.

Lead supervision may be exercised over Laborers or other staff assigned to assist with workload. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

(A) Graduation with an Associate's degree or possession of a certificate, either of which must be in an automotive field; OR,

(B) Six (6) months paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as an automotive mechanic; OR,

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B), above.

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