Automotive Mechanic Helper; BC-; HANA

Assists automotive mechanics in overhauling and repairing motorized equipment; makes routine mechanical repairs; and performs other related duties as required.

IMMEDIATE VACANCY: HANA

Assists automotive mechanics in overhauling and repairing motorized equipment; makes routine mechanical repairs; and performs other related duties as required.

This class differs from that of Automotive Mechanic in that the Automotive Mechanic Helper assists automotive mechanics in repairing and overhauling gasoline and diesel engines and motorized equipment and makes routine mechanical repairs; whereas the Automotive Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in overhauling and repairing gasoline and diesel engines and equipment.

• Assists in performing maintenance and repair work on automotive equipment, removing, disassembling and cleaning generators, fan belts, wheels, batteries and springs, tightening wheel bolts, installing batteries, replacing brake shoes/pads, checking lights and adjusting brakes;
• Issues chassis and motor lubricants;
• Keeps records of fuel on hand and issued;
• Changes oil and grease; drains and refills crankcase;
• Replaces and charges batteries;
• Checks, changes and repairs tires and tubes;
• Make minor repairs independently;
• Supplies gasoline and diesel motorized equipment and vehicles with fuel, oil, water and air daily;
• Orders fuel and lubricants when needed;
• May perform road maintenance and related work in emergencies.

Training and

Experience:

(1) Graduation from high school and one year of automotive repair experience under a skilled mechanic; or (2) any equivalent combination of training and experience.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Knowledge of: common practice s, tools, material s and equipment used in the mechanic trade; servicing and operation of automotive equipment; automotive parts and accessories.

Ability to: service and operate motori zed equipment; make minor repairs; understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Heavy

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.