Definition
Performs journey-level inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosing, servicing, and makes major and minor mechanical repairs on all types of light and medium duty vehicles and equipment, motorized farm or related equipment or emergency response vehicles and related emergency response equipment. Performs preventative maintenance. Operates shop equipment in the performance of duties. May order, requisition, and maintain inventory of parts; OR, working directly for an Equipment Technician Supervisor analyze needs and draft purchase requisitions for procurement of new and replacement commercial industrial and agency specialized parts and equipment. Analyze and authorize vendors; meet with sales personnel, representative and vendors to discuss equipment component requirement and product availability. Perform price and availability comparisons, analyze data, and make recommendations to supervision; train other positions (e.g. truck drivers, utility workers, painters, maintenance mechanics, or electricians).
Distinguishing Characteristics
Automobiles and other light vehicles under 15,000 GVWR may be serviced and repaired a minority of the time. Lighter vehicle repairs are defined in the Automotive Mechanic class series. Medium-duty vehicles are 26,000 GVWR or less without air brakes. Heavy-duty vehicle (greater than 26,000 GVWR) repairs are defined in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic class series.
Typical Work
Inspects, diagnoses, and makes repairs to industrial/commercial equipment, emergency response vehicles, emergency response equipment, and medium duty vehicles such as: pumps, generators, farm implements, including major engine overhauls, tune-ups, relining and adjusting brakes, wheel alignments, transmission and differential replacement and repair, and electrical replacement and repair;
Operates such shop equipment as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools, OBD diagnostic scanner, digital volt meters, computerized diagnostic devices and software, and various hand tools and other equipment used in industrial/commercial equipment and/or medium-duty vehicle repair;
Repairs and maintains steering and suspension systems;
Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic brake systems including anti-lock brake systems;
Road tests vehicles and equipment;
Uses a computer to update and maintain shop records; performs machinist, body repair, painting, or welding fabrication work;
Analyzes agency-wide industrial/commercial, medium-duty and agency specialized vehicles and equipment, and contract vehicle needs and usage;
Prepares specifications and drafts purchase requisitions for equipment that balances the effectiveness of equipment to meet user requirements;
Assists higher level equipment analysts by analyzing and recommending contract bid specification alterations that reflect changes in industry; estimates costs for routine automotive purchases from mandatory contracts; uses knowledge of equipment operation, agency programs, and user requirements to negotiate equipment specifications;
Arranges for demonstration and testing of new industrial commercial equipment to analyze potential for meeting department requirements; advises and assists higher level equipment analysts in making recommendations for adjustments to existing contract specifications and equipment replacement plans;
Drafts purchase requisitions for procurement of new and replacement commercial industrial and agency specialized equipment; analyzes equipment operator and maintenance procedures; delivers industrial/commercial equipment operation and maintenance training; studies new developments in equipment industries; maintains liaison with company representatives to keep current with markets in automotive, industrial/commercial and specialized equipment;
Reviews and recommends policies regarding the operation of vehicles, or equipment; researches and recommends new programs or procedures that will improve efficiency in fleet management; assists in the update of the automated program; analyzes vehicle or equipment operational reports and recommends changes, turn-ins, and transfer of vehicles or equipment to ensure maximum utilization; conducts studies, evaluates, and recommends the need for additional motor pools and the transfer of vehicles between existing pool; assists in the development and preparation of the division budget estimates for all costs associated with administration and operation; assists in the formulation of the annual vehicle or equipment replacement purchase; coordinates receipt of new vehicles or equipment and disposal of old vehicles or equipment; analyzes cost and income reports to determine cost per mile data and recommends changes in vehicle rental rates as necessary; administers equipment rebuild contracts; coordinates with various agencies, both within and outside the State, regarding all matters dealing with automotive, heavy and/or industrial commercial vehicles or equipment policies, procedures, and operations in general;
May supervise lower-level staff.
Operates such shop equipment as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools, OBD diagnostic scanner, digital volt meters, computerized diagnostic devices and software, and various hand tools and other equipment used in industrial/commercial equipment and/or medium-duty vehicle repair;
Repairs and maintains steering and suspension systems;
Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic brake systems including anti-lock brake systems;
Road tests vehicles and equipment;
Uses a computer to update and maintain shop records; performs machinist, body repair, painting, or welding fabrication work;
Analyzes agency-wide industrial/commercial, medium-duty and agency specialized vehicles and equipment, and contract vehicle needs and usage;
Prepares specifications and drafts purchase requisitions for equipment that balances the effectiveness of equipment to meet user requirements;
Assists higher level equipment analysts by analyzing and recommending contract bid specification alterations that reflect changes in industry; estimates costs for routine automotive purchases from mandatory contracts; uses knowledge of equipment operation, agency programs, and user requirements to negotiate equipment specifications;
Arranges for demonstration and testing of new industrial commercial equipment to analyze potential for meeting department requirements; advises and assists higher level equipment analysts in making recommendations for adjustments to existing contract specifications and equipment replacement plans;
Drafts purchase requisitions for procurement of new and replacement commercial industrial and agency specialized equipment; analyzes equipment operator and maintenance procedures; delivers industrial/commercial equipment operation and maintenance training; studies new developments in equipment industries; maintains liaison with company representatives to keep current with markets in automotive, industrial/commercial and specialized equipment;
Reviews and recommends policies regarding the operation of vehicles, or equipment; researches and recommends new programs or procedures that will improve efficiency in fleet management; assists in the update of the automated program; analyzes vehicle or equipment operational reports and recommends changes, turn-ins, and transfer of vehicles or equipment to ensure maximum utilization; conducts studies, evaluates, and recommends the need for additional motor pools and the transfer of vehicles between existing pool; assists in the development and preparation of the division budget estimates for all costs associated with administration and operation; assists in the formulation of the annual vehicle or equipment replacement purchase; coordinates receipt of new vehicles or equipment and disposal of old vehicles or equipment; analyzes cost and income reports to determine cost per mile data and recommends changes in vehicle rental rates as necessary; administers equipment rebuild contracts; coordinates with various agencies, both within and outside the State, regarding all matters dealing with automotive, heavy and/or industrial commercial vehicles or equipment policies, procedures, and operations in general;
May supervise lower-level staff.
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.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic. Successful completion of vocational technical training in industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding may substitute year for year for up to two years of experience, or journey-level standing as an industrial/commercial mechanic as demonstrated by completion of a recognized apprenticeship; or by journey-level standing as recognized by a labor union. A valid driver's license is required.
Some positions require a bachelor’s degree in business administration, transportation, or related field and two years of experience in maintenance and repair or operation of automotive, medium-duty, and/or industrial/commercial vehicles and equipment fleet or three years of managerial or administrative experience in operating an automotive, medium-duty and/or industrial commercial vehicles or equipment fleet. Dispatching skills may be required for some positions. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
Equivalent education/experience.
Some positions require a bachelor’s degree in business administration, transportation, or related field and two years of experience in maintenance and repair or operation of automotive, medium-duty, and/or industrial/commercial vehicles and equipment fleet or three years of managerial or administrative experience in operating an automotive, medium-duty and/or industrial commercial vehicles or equipment fleet. Dispatching skills may be required for some positions. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New class, consolidated 71510 Equipment Analyst 1, 71580 Equipment Mechanic 1, 72120 Motor Pool Manager; adopted January 1, 2006.
Revise class. General revision, deletes class concept; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007
Revise definition, add distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2012, effective May 11, 2012.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017; 46G to 48G.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2022, effective 7/1/2023 to 50G
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work and desired qualifications; adopted June 23, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
Revise class. General revision, deletes class concept; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007
Revise definition, add distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2012, effective May 11, 2012.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017; 46G to 48G.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2022, effective 7/1/2023 to 50G
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work and desired qualifications; adopted June 23, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
