Equipment Mechanic II

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments;

however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and mobile radios.

4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class  A  Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class  A  CDL, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed. If performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use
• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Medium work:
  Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will…