Automotive Mechanic

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
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General Characteristics:
An Automotive Mechanic is responsible for overhauling, repairing and maintaining a fleet of gasoline and diesel powered cars, buses, tractors, carts and trucks including electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical and related vehicle systems; maintains and repairs power equipment such as mowers and weed eaters; does related work as required. Physical strength and agility are required to lift heavy objects such as tires and transmissions and to work in and under vehicles. Working conditions include exposure to hazardous materials and conditions. Positions require the ability to be available twenty-four hours a day for emergency response.

Examples of Work:
Diagnoses problems and determines nature of problem; overhauls and repairs automatic and manual transmissions, differentials and other associated drive train systems.

Repairs, replaces and maintains gasoline and diesel engines; overhauls engines and replaces parts.

Installs and adjusts brakes and rebuilds systems; repairs or replaces starters, generators or auxiliary equipment; repairs or replaces hydraulic lines, compressors and auxiliary equipment.

Repairs or rebuilds carburetors, system components, fuel injectors and other fuel system components.

Performs major and minor tune-ups.

Performs preventive maintenance and safety checks and maintains records on each vehicle; road tests and gases vehicles.

Repairs vehicle bodies by bending, straightening or welding parts.

Repairs grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors and weed eaters, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and skill in diagnosing, repairing, replacing and maintaining automotive engines (gas and diesel) and all other vehicle systems; knowledge of and skill in the operation of tools, machinery and equipment used to repair cars, buses, trucks and other equipment; ability to work on all equipment independently and without assistance from other mechanics or a supervisor; ability to fabricate and weld body parts; ability to work with hazardous materials; ability to lift heavy objects such as tires and transmissions weighing up to 100 pounds; ability to work in and under vehicles; ability to be available twenty-four hours a day for emergency response; ability to work safely.

Supervision:
Works under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Facilities Management and Planning department. A Special Maintenance Lead schedules, assigns, inspects and approves work and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Assignments are received daily in the form of job orders or oral and written instructions. Mechanical work is performed independently according to manufacturer's specifications and policies of the College. Work is reviewed for quality and cost effectiveness of service provided on vehicles.

This position may plan, assign, approve, instruct, set priorities and schedule the work of student assistants.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by successful completion of a comprehensive automotive mechanic course, training or apprenticeship is required. Two years of experience as an automotive mechanic working on gasoline and diesel engines and related electrical, fuel, hydraulic, electronic, steering, braking and other components is required. Experience in institutional or agency motor pool setting is preferred. A current Oregon driver's license is required.

Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered qualifying.

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