Equipment Mechanic I​/II​/III

Location: Bridgeport

DEFINITION

Equipment Mechanic I:
Under direct supervision, to service and make minor adjustments to both gasoline and diesel powered automotive, bus, truck, tractor, and other power-driven equipment; to assist in a variety of overhaul and major repair work; and to do related work as required.

Equipment Mechanic II: Under supervision, to service, inspect, diagnose, and repair both gasoline and diesel powered automotive, bus, truck, tractor, and other power-driven equipment; to perform a variety of overhaul and major repair work; and to do related work as required.

Equipment Mechanic III
:
Under direction, to service, inspect, diagnose, and repair both gasoline and diesel powered automotive, bus, truck, tractor, and other power-driven equipment; to perform a variety of overhaul and major repair work; provides lead direction and training; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS


Equipment Mechanic I:This is the entry and first working level class in the Equipment Mechanic series. The incumbents in this class perform the less complex tasks while learning more complex tasks. Incumbents in this class will begin to obtain training for certification in an area of specialty. Incumbents can expect to promote to Equipment Mechanic II when certification in a specialized facet is obtained.

Equipment Mechanic II:This is the journey level class in the Equipment Mechanic series. The incumbents in this class perform the full range of tasks in their area of specialization, but also may learn and assist in other areas. Incumbents can expect to promote to Equipment Mechanic III upon demonstration of work proficiency and safe work practices, typically three years.

Equipment Mechanic III: This is the Master and lead working level class in the Equipment Mechanic series. The incumbents in this class perform the full range of tasks in their area of specialization, but also assist in other areas. Incumbents may be required to provide lead direction and training to subordinates.


REPORTS TO:Equipment Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.


CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED


Equipment Mechanic I & II: None

Equipment Mechanic III: Provides lead direction and training.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES


Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Equipment Mechanic I:
Performs minor maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of automotive and diesel-powered equipment, including graders, dozers, rollers, trucks, and backhoes; assists with overhauls and major repairs; learns to estimate the costs of automotive and equipment repairs: requisitions automotive and diesel-powered equipment parts; assists in inspecting shop work for proper completion; keeps records of repairs and maintenance work; prepares reports;

requests supplies and materials needed; implements shop safety practices and procedures; discusses work progress with supervisor; attends meetings.

Equipment Mechanic II
:
Performs the full scope of maintenance and repair work within the area of specialization; assists with or learns repairs outside the area of specialization; estimates the costs of automotive and equipment repairs: requisitions automotive and diesel-powered equipment parts; inspects shop work for proper completion; keeps records of repairs and maintenance work; prepares reports; requests supplies and materials needed; implements shop safety practices and procedures;

discusses work progress with supervisor; attends meetings.

Equipment Mechanic III
:
Performs the full scope of maintenance and repair work within the area of specialization; assists with repairs outside the area of specialization; estimates the costs of automotive and equipment repairs: requisitions automotive and diesel-powered equipment parts; inspects shop work for proper completion; keeps records of repairs and maintenance work; prepares reports; requests supplies and materials needed; implements shop safety practices and procedures;

discusses work progress with supervisor; attends meetings; provides lead direction and training.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS


Knowledge of:

Equipment Mechanic I:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul of…