Auto Mechanic (Service & Repair Mechanic - Motor Equipment - SG-12)

Brief Description of Class

Service & Repair Mechanics (Motor Equipment) perform skilled mechanical work
in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven
equipment, and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled
vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field. 

Illustrative Tasks

Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs
on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.

Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and
equipment.

Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive
maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the
Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.

Maintains diesel powered equipment and components such as, hydraulic systems,
transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel
injection systems, turbochargers and starting systems.

Operates test equipment, hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the
diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.

Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding
equipment.

May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.

When supervising inmates, secures tools and equipment used. Incumbent must be
aware of and account for the activities of these supervised individuals at all times while
on the job and ensure that the rules and regulations of the facilities governing such
activities are followed.

Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and
repairs.

Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and
equipment to test proper operation.