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Automotive Mechanic
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications - G.55
Automotive Mechanic Supervisor - 8471
Lead Automotive Mechanic - 8472
Automotive Mechanic - 8473
Assistant Automotive Mechanic - 8474
Automotive Mechanic - 8475
February, 1977
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SERIES CONCEPT
Automotive Mechanics adjust, service, maintain and repair automobiles,
trucks, trucksters, vans, buses and other types of automotive equipment;
and perform other related duties as required.
Incumbents inspect automotive equipment to determine the corrective
action necessary; perform or assist in the major repair of automotive
equipment, including major engine overhauls; perform tune-ups; reline,
adjust and perform major overhauls of brakes; align wheels, replace and
repair transmissions and differentials; lubricate moving parts; pack
wheel bearings and universal joints; operate and maintain automotive
shop equipment; estimate the cost of automotive repairs; perform minor
welding and brazing work; replace oil filter elements; install oil
filters; replace mufflers; tail pipes, and head lamps; service vehicles
with gas, oil and cooling system fluid; replace and rotate tires; keep
maintenance records; and prepare workorders to reflect time and
material usage.
The series consists of five levels, which range in level of difficulty
from unskilled up to the working supervisor.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Automotive Mechanic Supervisor
Under general direction incumbents direct and coordinate the work of
Lead and Automotive Mechanics and other related personnel.
in addition to the range of duties outlined in the series concept,
incumbents typically assist in formulating an automotive maintenance
program; develop in-service training programs; make hiring selections
from job applicants; review work performed at various states and upon
completion; evaluate the performance of employees; and assist management
in the preparation of reports.
Lead Automotive Mechanic
Under direction, incumbents perform operational level duties as working
leaders for Automotive Mechanics.
Typically at this level, incumbents set priorities for repair work and
assign duties to shop personnel; estimate the cost of automotive
repairs; instruct and explain procedures to co-workers; maintain time
and material records and advise the Department Head of delays, problems,
material and equipment needs and progress on assignments; and may
supervise shop personnel in the absence of the Department Head.
Automotive Mechanic
Under general supervision, incumbents perform operational level
automotive repair duties.
Typically at this level, incumbents inspect automotive equipment to
determine necessary repairs; perform major repairs of automotive
equipment, including major engine overhauls; perform tune-ups; reline
and adjust brakes; replace and repair transmissions and differentials;
operate and maintain automotive shop equipment, perform minor welding
and brazing work; and keep simple records and make reports.
Incumbents may train and/or supervise Assistant Automotive Mechanics
and/or Automotive Attendants.
Assistant Automotive Mechanic
Under supervision, incumbents (1) assist Automotive Mechanics in
maintaining and repairing automotive equipment; or (2) perform duties in
one or two limited areas of automotive repair; or (3) perform the range
of Automotive Mechanic duties in a training capacity.
Typically at this level incumbents (1) assist operational mechanics by
removing, disassembling, cleaning and replacing vehicle parts such as
carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, valve covers and breathers; may
remove and return transmissions and engines; or (2) are assigned
responsibility for total repair work in one or two limited areas such as
tune-ups, relining and adjusting of brakes, and replacing mufflers and
tail pipes; or (3) are acquiring operational skills in the repair and
maintenance of automotive equipment.
Automotive Attendant
Under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of duties related
to the servicing and dispatching of automotive equipment.
Typically at this level, incumbents perform such duties as lubrication
and oil changes; tire repair, replacement, and rotation; draining and
refilling transmissions and differentials; adding brake fluid;
maintaining and charging storage batteries; washing and waxing exteriors
and cleaning interiors of vehicles; servicing vehicles with gas and oil;
checking automotive equipment for defects; maintaining records; and may
drive vehicles as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Automotive Mechanic Supervisor
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and
three years of experience in automotive maintenance and repair including
one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Lead Automotive Mechanic
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and two
years of experience in automotive maintenance and repair including one
year of experience as an Automotive Mechanic; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the
position.
Automotive Mechanic
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and
two years of experience in automotive maintenance and repair, and
achievement of operational level skills; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Assistant Automotive Mechanic
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and two
years of experience in servicing and assisting in the maintenance and
repair of automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to
the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Automotive Attendant
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations, and
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the
duties assigned to the position.
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