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This is the beginning level of work in the repair and maintenance of highway equipment. Positions in this class serve in a training capacity preparatory to assuming responsibilities of the Highway Equipment Mechanic A.

The work involves assisting Highway Equipment Mechanics A and Highway Equipment Mechanics B in the repair of automotive and highway construction and maintenance equipment. As experience is gained, incumbents may perform minor repair work with little or no supervision.

Examples of duties characteristic of positions in this class:

1. Assists highway Equipment Mechanics A or B in the performance of major repairs such as, overhauling engines, repairing transmissions, differentials, other gear boxes, generators, alternators, regulators, starters, master cylinders, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic valves, hydraulic motors, tuning diesel engines. The work includes removing and rearing down the assemblies to be repaired and working with the supervising mechanics to perform the needed repairs.
2. Removes and installs (with instructions from a higher level mechanic) component parts and assemblies such as, engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, owner gear boxes, generators, alternators, regulators, starters, exhaust system parts, shock absorbers, springs, tie rods, ball joints, king pins, universal joints, drive shafts, water pumps, power steering components, master cylinders, hydrovac units, brake shoes, wheel cylinder parts, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic valves, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motors, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, axles, wheel bearings, and ignition switches.
3. Performs preventive maintenance on certain types of equipment which involves changing oil, changing filters, greasing, checking radiator and fan belt, checking and cleaning battery, inspecting and changing tires, balancing wheels and washing entire vehicle.
4. Performs tune-ups on gasoline engines by setting and installing spark plugs, setting and installing points, installing condenser, checking and replacing spark plug wires, checking and replacing coil, checking and replacing distributor cap, adjusting carburetor, adjusting ignition timing and adjusting valve lash.
5. Performs required paper work, such as preparing work orders, time cards, purchase orders, requisitions, handling stock, contract tire reports, keeping records on petroleum commodities, making stick readings, pumping gas, and picking up parts at local vendors.
6. Cleans and paints new parts and parts repaired or welded by a supervising mechanic. Operates light equipment to be moved from one place to another and for road tests. Keeps tools neat and clean.

Completion of elementary school. Ability to perform heavy manual labor; ability to operate light equipment; demonstrate mechanical aptitude.