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Johnson City Central School District Automotive Mechanic in Johnson City, New York
Automotive Mechanic - The work involves responsibility for the skilled maintenance and repair of a wide variety of motor equipment and other public works equipment. This class is distinguished from Automotive Mechanic Helper by the ability to perform repairs at the journey-level. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level employee with leeway allowed for planning the details of each assignment. May lead the work of Automotive Mechanic Helpers. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs skilled operations in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and/or diesel powered motor equipment including Trucks, lawn mowers, snow plowing equipment and buses; Grinds valves and fits new bearings, pistons and rings; Installs connecting rods and bearings; Repairs and/or overhauls brake systems, front and rear axles, differentials and transmissions; Conducts electrical diagnosis and repair of suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems and electrical systems; Operates machine shop equipment such as lathes, grinders, electronic test equipment, etc. May perform motor vehicle inspections. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of standard automotive repair methods, terminology and tools of the trade; Working knowledge of the machinist trade; Skill in the use and care of automotive and public works equipment servicing tools and equipment; Ability to make difficult repairs to automotive and other mechanical equipment; Ability to work from plans, specifications, and rough sketches and oral instructions; Ability to lay out work; Ability to lift heavy objects; Ability to perform activities involving considerable strenuous effort; Ability to adhere to safety precautions when using potentially harmful equipment, tools and machines; Willingness to respond to emergencies and work overtime; Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions; Good coordination; Dexterity. AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC-cont'd. 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university or technical school with an Associate's Degree or certificate in gasoline and/or diesel motor equipment repair technology or a closely related field; OR Two (2) years of experience in gasoline and diesel motor equipment repair under the supervision or direction of a skilled motor equipment mechanic; OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A) and B). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT: Possession of the appropriate level Motor Vehicle Operator's License. NOTE: When required by employer, the incumbent must furnish his/her own hand tools and toolbox.
