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 equipment used in highway maintenance or heavy and/or industrial/commercial 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 vehicles under 15,000 GVW may be serviced and repaired a minority of the time. Lighter vehicle repairs are defined in the automotive 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;
Lubrication and servicing of equipment involving crankcase, transmission, gear boxes, etc.;
Inspecting vehicles and reporting 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.
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;
Lubrication and servicing of equipment involving crankcase, transmission, gear boxes, etc.;
Inspecting vehicles and reporting 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.
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 possession of a GED certificate 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 heavy equipment may substitute year for year for experience. A valid driver's license is required.
Some positions require a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with endorsement "N" within the first six months of employment.
Some positions require a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with endorsement "N" within the first six months of employment.
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.
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.
