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Automotive Mechanic IInon-exempt
Grade 36
City of Muskogee
Updated 05/23/2023
CLASS TITLE: Automotive Mechanic II
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Repairs and maintains automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment and other
types of vehicles and specialized equipment used in City operations.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
Interprets, repairs and maintains gasoline and/or diesel engines and
related automatic and heavy equipment and systems.
Performs tune-ups and overhauls automotive and other types of small and
large engines and operates test equipment.
Overhauls transmissions and front ends.
Adjusts and repairs packer and hydraulic systems on refuse trucks or
other equipment.
Inspects and replaces brakes, clutches and tracks.
Repairs, welds, fabricates and installs parts on cars, trucks, tractors,
mowing equipment, small engines, bulldozers, motor patrols, backhoes,
gradalls, street sweepers, flushers, draglines, grave diggers and other
equipment.
Operates welding equipment, valve grinding machines, cutting torches and
other related equipment.
Changes and repairs tires on passenger and heavy vehicles; cleans
motors; changes oil; puts gasoline or diesel fuel in vehicles.
Greases and lubricates vehicles; checks transmission, water and battery;
checks hydraulic oil; washes and waxes vehicles.
Repairs, replaces and maintains electrical and electronic systems
including sensors, headlights and taillights; replaces batteries.
Makes emergency service calls.
Attends training and safety meetings to ensure proper methods and work
practices.
Learns to operate new technologies as they are developed and
implemented.
Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Automotive Mechanic II reports directly to the Vehicle and Equipment
Management Leader II.
The Automotive Mechanic II does not have any direct reports or
supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent plus three
(3) to five (5) years experience required in gasoline, diesel and
hydraulic mechanics including two (2) years at the journeyman level
performing repairs on construction and other heavy equipment required or
an equivalent combination of education (such as graduation from an
automotive trade school) and experience. Consideration will be given to
internal candidates who do not possess a high school diploma or GED but
who possess at least four additional years above the required years of
experience in the automotive service trade.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Must have detailed knowledge, abilities
and skills necessary to perform required automotive, heavy equipment or
power equipment maintenance, inspection and repair functions; knowledge
of vehicle electrical and hydro systems. Must be able to maintain
cooperative working relationships with fellow employees. Ability to read
and write; ability to read and understand service manuals; ability to
work long and sometimes irregular hours under difficult conditions. Must
be able to follow oral and written instructions and maintain repair and
parts records. Performance tests on mechanical skills and oral tests on
knowledge may be given.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case-by -case
basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the
duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be
needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional sitting and
standing is required. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to
fifty (50) pounds. Occasional lifting up to eighty (80) pounds;
reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling
and repetitive movements. Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to
perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is
essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical
exam.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL is
required.