Motor Equipment Mechanic II

Posting number: LS_MEM2

Department: HRD

Job classification: Motor Equipment Mechanic II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

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 vehicles and 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.

• 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, arrow boards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.
• Perform body repair and windshield and window replacements.
• Maintain records of vehicle service.
• Order fuel.
• Repair and overhaul equipment of increasing complexity such as bulldozers, cranes, basket trucks, etc.
• Issue inspection stickers.

Based on assignment, you may also be responsible for the following:

• Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.
• Operate other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks and diagnostic testing equipment.
• Maintain records or employee attendance.
• Solicit bids from outside vendors for repairs and decide whether repairs will be done in house or by outside vendors.
• Train employees on the job.

2 years of experience required in related work.