State of Washington Classified Job Specification
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC TRAINEE
Definition
Perform semi-skilled work of graduated complexity in the repair and service of automobiles, vans/panel trucks and pickup trucks under 15,000 GVW, in on-the-job automotive mechanic trades training program.
Distinguishing Characteristics
As a trade trainee for the Automotive Mechanic class receive on-the-job and academic training to achieve journey status. Work on motorized farm equipment and heavy construction equipment may be performed a minor portion of the time.
Typical Work
Under guidance of a journey-level worker, performs various maintenance and repair duties, with special emphasis on those duties required to complete the specific on-the-job automotive mechanic trades training program;
Obtains, prepares, and distributes materials to the job site and assist in assembly and installation;
Cleans up and maintains shop areas, work sites, and storage areas;
Completes on-the-job motorized equipment mechanic trades training program and related academic training;
Performs related duties and functions as specified in approved trades training program;
Performs related duties as required.
Obtains, prepares, and distributes materials to the job site and assist in assembly and installation;
Cleans up and maintains shop areas, work sites, and storage areas;
Completes on-the-job motorized equipment mechanic trades training program and related academic training;
Performs related duties and functions as specified in approved trades training program;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of automotive mechanic trade; principles of operation of internal combustion engines; use of automotive testing and diagnostic equipment; safety practices.
Ability to: inspect, diagnose trouble, adjust, maintain, and repair automotive, farm, and construction equipment; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools; weld and braze.
Ability to: inspect, diagnose trouble, adjust, maintain, and repair automotive, farm, and construction equipment; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools; weld and braze.
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.
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
Class Specification History
New class adopted December 14, 1973.
Revise class. Revises class code and title; adopted January 15, 1976.
Revise class. Revises class; adopted March 21, 1988.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code, title (formerly 5396, Motorized Equipment Mechanic Trade Trainee), general revision, revises distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007.
Revise desirable qualification, effective June 25, 2010.
Revise class. Revises class code and title; adopted January 15, 1976.
Revise class. Revises class; adopted March 21, 1988.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code, title (formerly 5396, Motorized Equipment Mechanic Trade Trainee), general revision, revises distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007.
Revise desirable qualification, effective June 25, 2010.
Revise Class. Revises definition, distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 12, 2011, effective May 13, 2011.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
