Automotive Mechanic II

Under general supervision, the position performs skilled mechanical work troubleshooting and repairing a diversified fleet of trucks, automobiles, construction equipment, specialized equipment such as fire pumpers and refuse packers and non-automotive equipment.

Performs functions of an Automotive Mechanic I.

Performs skilled mechanic duties involving troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy duty and light construction and other power driven equipment.

Inspect, diagnose, repair and adjust a variety of systems on light and heavy duty equipment and vehicles including computer control systems, fuel injection systems, anti-lock brake systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, fuel management systems, transmissions, steering and suspension components, clutches and engine sensors.

Overhauls and repairs gasoline and diesel engines, grinds valves, sets tappets and push rods, replaces bearings; inspects and repairs transmission universal joints and differentials; balances and aligns wheels, replaces and adjusts brakes; road tests vehicles.

Inspect motorized and mechanical equipment; diagnose problems and determine extent of necessary repairs; performs routine preventive maintenance.

Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, carburetors, generators, distributors and pumps.

Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights, replacing alternators, repairing generators and starters, ignition systems and high voltage power generators.

Diagnose and repair front and rear axles, drive train components, belts, gears and chain drives; repair and balance tires, align wheels.

Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts.

Tune-up engines by replacing ignition parts, recondition and adjust carburetors, fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control systems.

Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for automotive and heavy duty equipment; perform minor body work repairs.

Operates diagnostic electronic testing equipment to analyze and repair mechanical malfunctions; performs non-routine repair tasks; may perform some welding tasks which require using mig, tig, stick and gas welding.

Repairs and replaces hydraulic systems in fire apparatus, refuse packers, loaders and snow moving equipment.

Performs diagnostic tests on air conditioning and heating units and makes repairs.

Repairs and replaces drive shafts and universal joints.

Performs front-end work which includes alignment, installing ball joints and tie-rod ends.

Performs complete tune-ups using the latest testing equipment to locate problems.

Installs and adjusts snow removal, salt and sand spreader equipment.

Installs a variety of accessory parts and equipment including lights, trailer hitches and generators.

Reads and interprets complex schematics, service manuals and manufacturer instructions.

Makes road tests to locate defects in the operation and as a check on repair work before returning equipment to active uses; uses a variety of common testing devices such as ammeters, voltmeters, diagnostic scanners, measuring instruments, computers, gauges of various sorts and other testing equipment.

Performs emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform necessary repairs.

Operates various types of shop equipment such as hoists, jacks, welders, torches, plasma cutter and tire equipment.

Maintains the shop in clean and orderly fashion including clean-up of fluid spills.

Maintains routine shop records; such as detailed job repair and part orders.

Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the job.

Requires knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school or GED with additional courses in the servicing and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge of methods, materials and tools of the automotive mechanic trade.

Skill in operating various automotive repair tools and diagnostic equipment such as welding equipment, wheel balancing equipment, drill press, grinder, hydraulic press, battery charger, pressure cleaner, etc.

Knowledge of modern tools and machines used in testing and repairing motor vehicles.

Knowledge of the principles of operation of gas and diesel engines and the…