Motor Equipment Mechanic III

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems relating to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicle sand equipment; and perform related work as required.  The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials, and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications.

• Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.

• Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrowboards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.

• Perform body repairs and windshield and window replacements.

• Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.

• Operates other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, and diagnostic testing equipment.

• Assist in the purchase, disposal, and registration of motor vehicles.

• Interview applicants for employment and provide training to new employees.

• Troubleshoot and road test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, bulldozers, cranes and snowblowers to determine the repair work needed to be done.

• Road test motor vehicles and recommend them for road use.

• Supervise vehicle maintenance and repair garage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of handheld tools used in automotive repair and maintenance such as wrenches, pliers, etc.

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel engines.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, grinders, buffers, and air tools.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of diagnostic testing equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance including devices for checking dwell, timing, and idle speed.

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.

• Knowledge of the principle of carburetion.

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of the various components of motor equipment.

• Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for the storage of hazardous materials.

• Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques used in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.

• Knowledge of the apparatus and instruments used for testing engines and other mechanical or electrical equipment.

• Skill in the use of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Skill in the use of handheld tools used in automotive repairs such as wrenches, pliers, etc.

• Skill in the use of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.

• Skill in the use of oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to understand and apply the laws,