State of Washington Abolished Job Specification

• DIESEL/ELECTRIC SET SPECIALIST
• Class Code: 602S
• Category: MAINTENANCE TRADES & LABOR
• Salary Range: 44E
• Abolished Effective: 08-14-2009

Definition

Performs skilled work installing, maintaining and repairing diesel and gasoline electric generator sets throughout the State.

Typical Work

Installs diesel and gasoline electric generator sets where communications facilities require emergency auxiliary power;

Prepare estimates of the materials and man hours required for initial installation and supervises the initial installation;

Responsible for all preventative and major maintenance and operations of diesel and gasoline electric generator sets throughout the State; included in these duties are:

1. Makes inspections on engines, generators, electrical wiring and all related mechanical and electrical equipment;

2. Replaces such items as air cleaners, fuel and oil filters, fan belts, governor magnetos, fuel injection systems, pumps, generator brushes, batteries, instrument panels and controller assemblies;

3. Makes adjustments to the carburetor; maintains oil level, cooling system and fuel level for efficient operation;

Analyzes operational defects; locates ant isolates malfunctions and replaces defective parts;

Operates shop equipment such as valve grinders, hoists, trills, trill presses and automotive testing and diagnostic equipment; dresses and polishes commutators; sets and replaces brushes;

Interprets panel board instruments, such as ammeter, kilowatt meter, frequency meter and voltmeter;

Determines fuel storage requirements at each facility; orders fuel from suppliers;

Keeps work records, prepares reports, maintains inventory and orders parts; prepares specifications for additional auxiliary power supply installations;

Performs other work as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification.  It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Desirable Qualifications

Six years experience in installation, maintenance and major repair of diesel electric generator sets.

AND

A valid unrestricted Washington State motor vehicle operator's license (exclusive of glasses) and a driving record free from serious or frequent traffic violations.

Note: A background check may be conducted on all qualified applicants.

Class Specification History

Class Specification History
New class adopted effective September 15, 1969.
Revise class.  Revises minimum qualifications; adopted September 13, 1971.
Revise class.  Revises class code (formerly 72180), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.