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Automotive Equipment Operator

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.65
Principal Automotive Equipment Operator - 8485
Senior Automotive Equipment Operator - 8486
Automotive Equipment Operator - 8487

June, 1976

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SERIES CONCEPT

Automotive Equipment Operators drive automobiles, medium or heavy duty 
trucks, buses (designed for carrying more than 10 persons including the 
driver), tractortrailer rigs, or similar automotive equipment in the 
transport of equipment and supplies, materials and passengers; and 
perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents drive buses transporting students, employees or the public on 
scheduled or special routes on and off campus; load, haul and deliver 
freight such as supplies, equipment, furniture, laundry, animals and 
food between various University departments, terminals and supply 
sources; operate rubbish trucks, making routine collections and 
disposals; operate dump trucks; clean and service equipment; perform 
miscellaneous labor and errands as assigned; may supervise the work of 
one or two helpers; and may perform related record-keeping duties.

The distinguishing characteristics among the three levels are the weight 
or type of vehicle operated, or the class of driver's license required.

                             CLASS CONCEPTS

Principal Automotive Equipment Operator

Under supervision, incumbents perform the duties of the series wherein 
the major responsibility is in operating a heavy duty truck weighing in 
excess of 4 tons, or vehicle which requires a Class 1 California 
Driver's License.  A Class 1 License permits the driving of any 
combination of vehicles, allows the towing of a trailer weighing 6,000 
pounds gross or more, and permits the towing of more than one trailer.

Senior Automotive Equipment Operator

Under supervision, incumbents perform the duties of the series wherein 
the major responsibility is in operating a medium truck weighing 1 1/2 
to 4 tons, inclusive, or bus designed to carry ten or more passengers, 
or a vehicle which requires a Class 2 California Driver's License.  A 
Class 2 License allows for operation of a bus, farm labor truck, single 
vehicle with three or more axles, and any vehicle towing another vehicle 
weighing less than 6,000 pounds gross.

Automotive Equipment Operator

Under supervision, incumbents perform the duties of the series wherein 
the major responsibility is in operating a passenger car, light truck 
weighing less than 1 1/2 tons, or small bus.

                       MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations, and one year 
of experience in the operation 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.  Must have a valid California Department of 
Motor Vehicles Driver's License for the class of vehicle to be operated.  
Must have no license restrictions other than for corrective lenses.

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