MECHANIC SENIOR3058N3
DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is highly skilled work in inspecting and repairing vehicles and related equipment, or supervisory work of average difficulty. Work involves responsibility for diagnosing difficult performance problems, under direction, and for improvising replacement, assembly, repair, and troubleshooting techniques when standard procedures do not suffice. Work may also include inspecting the mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment, providing leadership, and training for less skilled or more specialized workers. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision…" Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from Mechanic class in which the work is skilled mechanical work. Differs from the Equipment Mechanic Specialist class in which equipment inventory is more extensive and includes diesel and heavy duty equipment. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Inspects preventive maintenance and repair activities of co-workers and reports and consults on deviations from normal standards and procedures. Supervises and trains other mechanics in the repair and reconditioning of vehicles and/or equipment, i.e., cooling systems, body and frame, and drive train and suspension. Diagnoses malfunctions and troubleshoots to determine causes of failure; makes operational tests of systems, makes working diagnoses of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks and test equipment, such as voltmeters, armature growlers, brake testers, test stands, compression gauge testers, ohmmeters, and engine analyzers to determine the exact nature or extent of repair or adjustment necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those stated in the work order are necessary. May occasionally perform oxyacetylene and electric welding or simple blacksmithing, as in forming, bonding, and tempering iron and steel and design and fabricate specialized equipment. Maintains standard shop records. Approves requisitions for parts; makes reports; and supervises and/or maintains perpetual inventory of all stock, tools, and equipment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the trade. *Knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines. *Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the trade. Abilities Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate skilled and semi-skilled automotive mechanics. Ability to make inspection of automotive equipment for serviceability and to prepare standard inspection reports. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in automotive mechanics. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
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