Job Details
APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: MECHANIC II
BASIC FUNCTION
Under direction of an assigned supervisor, inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of gas and diesel-powered automotive and maintenance equipment, including buses, trucks and automobiles; provide training and work direction to others as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in the Mechanic II classification perform skilled mechanic duties in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty diesel vehicles; electrical or gas-powered automotive and maintenance equipment and may provide work direction and training to Mechanic I and Mechanic Assistant incumbents. Incumbents in the Mechanic I classification repair and maintain gas-powered automotive and maintenance equipment and assist in the maintenance and repair of heavy- duty diesel vehicles. Mechanic Assistant incumbents only assist in maintenance and repair of all vehicles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Inspect, maintain, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical, gas-powered and heavy-duty diesel powered vehicles and maintenance equipment including buses, automobiles and trucks. (E1)
- Repair troubleshoot and replace clutches, brakes, cylinder linings, bearings and crankshafts, starters, generators, distributors, relays and other equipment. (E1)
- Repair vehicle components and electrical parts and accessories. (E1)
- Inspect and road test buses to assure compliance with applicable laws and safety requirements. (E1)
- Periodically service and provide preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. (E1)
- Rebuild engines on buses, automobiles, trucks and equipment; rebuild, repair and adjust suspensions, differentials, brake systems and hydraulic systems. (E2)
- Overhaul and repair transmissions. (E2)
- Service and repair automotive heating and air conditioning systems. (E2)
- Operate maintenance and repair equipment including welding equipment, hydraulic hoist and tire changing machine; operate vehicles and equipment including automobiles, buses, trucks, backhoes, and forklifts. (E3)
- Adjust carburetors and tune engines. (E3)
- Repair and install radiators, hoses, fuel and water pumps. (E3)
- Rebuild drive lines. (E3)
- Maintain service, repair and other records as required. (E3)
- Operate and drive vehicle in support of essential duties; observe legal and defensive driving practices. (E3)
- Repair and change tires.
- Repair and replace vehicle flooring, body panels, paint and window glass.
- Maintain equipment, tools and shop area in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A. Graduation from High School or equivalent.
B. Supplemental coursework or specialized training in gas-powered, electrical and diesel vehicle and equipment maintenance; three (3) years of related journey-level experience as an automotive mechanic and one (1) year experience with diesel engines.
Or
Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the essential duties may be substituted for the required experience and/or education.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
- Valid First Aid Certification.
- Valid CPR Certification preferred.
- A valid California Class B Driver's License.
- Current DL51 Medical Card issued by a licensed Physcian or Occupational Specialist.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, adjustment, overhaul, troubleshooting and repair of gas-powered and heavy-duty diesel powered automotive vehicles and equipment, including buses.
- Hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Preventative maintenance programs for gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
- Operation of maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools and equipment.
- Record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO
- Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of gas and diesel-powered automotive and maintenance equipment including buses, trucks and automobiles.
- Train and provide work direction and guidance to others.
- Use and operate shop tools, welding equipment and precision instruments.
- Sit and drive in a vehicle.
- Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with others.
- Maintain work and material records and reports.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Sitting or bending at the waist.
- Kneeling, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- Seeing to read and understand written materials.
- Bending or twisting at the waist to operate equipment.
- Reaching overhead and horizontally.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
- Lift or move up to 100 pounds.
ENVIRONMENT
- Transportation area and/or school bus operation environment.
- Subject to demanding time lines and constant interruptions.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather and loud noise conditions.
- Subject to time lines and interruptions.
- Uses a vehicle and occasionally works evenings or weekends
HAZARDS
- Exposure to diesel and exhaust fumes.
- Sitting for an extended period of time.
- Machinery having moving parts.
- Exposed to very high temperatures, fumes and flying dust particles.
- Noise level is usually loud.
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