Definition
Assists higher level Equipment Technicians in the performance of journey-level inspection, diagnoses, making major and minor mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance, on all types of light- and medium-duty vehicles, industrial/commercial equipment, emergency response vehicles and equipment, and/or motorized farm equipment. Unusual problems that may occur are brought to a higher-level supervisor with probable outcomes and solutions.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Automobiles and other light-duty 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 vehicles and equipment (greater than 26,000 GVWR) are defined in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic class series.
Typical Work
Assists higher level shop mechanics in the repair and service of agency vehicles;
Welds broken parts that do not require close tolerance, such as broken braces on sign holders, broken tailgates on trucks and hard surface welds on buckets of scoops and tractors;
Lubricates and services equipment involving crankcase, transmission, gear boxes, etc.;
Inspects vehicles and reports deficiencies to mechanics;
Does spot and other minor body and fender work;
Assists in the set up and operations of engine lathes, milling machines and drill presses;
Steam cleans equipment before servicing;
Assists in the repair and maintenance of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
Welds broken parts that do not require close tolerance, such as broken braces on sign holders, broken tailgates on trucks and hard surface welds on buckets of scoops and tractors;
Lubricates and services equipment involving crankcase, transmission, gear boxes, etc.;
Inspects vehicles and reports deficiencies to mechanics;
Does spot and other minor body and fender work;
Assists in the set up and operations of engine lathes, milling machines and drill presses;
Steam cleans equipment before servicing;
Assists in the repair and maintenance of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
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.
Equivalent education/experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
Class Specification History
New class, consolidated 5375 Vending Machine Mechanic, 71570 Equipment Shop Assistant.; 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.
Revise definition, general revisions; adopted June 22, 2023; effective July 1, 2023.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Class specification revisions to definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work and desirable qualifications; adopted June 23, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
Revised desirable qualifications; effective July 27, 2025, due to adopted legislative action.
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.
Revise definition, general revisions; adopted June 22, 2023; effective July 1, 2023.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Class specification revisions to definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work and desirable qualifications; adopted June 23, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
Revised desirable qualifications; effective July 27, 2025, due to adopted legislative action.
