EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN 63181

04/01/92 H

This is the first and journey level class in the Equipment Maintenance and Repair series. Positions in this class are engaged in general mechanical maintenance and repair activities on a wide variety of motorized equipment as well as construction equipment. Repairs are performed on both gasoline and diesel engines and include work on exhaust systems, suspension systems, and related engine and mechanical systems and components. This class is distinguished from the Equipment Repair Technician Senior by its performance of the more routine mechanical maintenance activities and the less technically specialized repairs that require elementary diagnoses.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty in the mechanical repair and maintenance of motorized equipment; makes manual or electronic diagnoses of engines and systems and determines needed repairs or engine/component adjustments; makes general diagnoses and repairs to fuel and carburation systems, drive train, cooling systems, brakes, and exhaust systems; diagnoses electrical systems and components such as generators, regulators, electronic ignition, batteries, and alternators and repairs or replaces defective parts; inspects hydraulic systems and makes general repairs to pumps, motors, valves, filters, cylinders, and piping; removes defective components and replaces or repairs them, making necessary adjustment after reinstallation; diagnoses problems through use of electronic engine analyzers, pressure gauges, thermometers, hydrometers, tachometers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, transistor testers, and other mechanical or electronic testing equipment; performs complete engine overhauls on less complex automotive and light construction equipment; performs advanced level repairs under guidance or instruction of higher level technicians; performs scheduled preventive maintenance activities such as routine engine tune-ups and changing of pumps, filters, belts, and oil; balances wheel and tire assemblies; prepares necessary paperwork including work orders, requisitions, purchase orders, time cards, and supply/stock lists; performs official state motor vehicle safety inspections on licensed vehicles.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, some positions may provide guidance to Vehicle Service Attendants.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a higher level Equipment Repair or other supervisory or managerial position.

Scope: Repairs performed on all types of motorized equipment and mechanical and electrical systems influence their operating condition and safety.

Impact of Actions: Effective job performance results in the proper functioning of equipment; safety to others; and promotes cost effective equipment utilization.

Personal Contacts: Position incumbents have frequent external contacts with parts suppliers and infrequent internal contact with State Police in matters of vehicle safety inspections.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of effective diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures as related to a wide variety of motorized equipment such as automotive, trucking, agricultural and construction; of modern diagnostic equipment and technology; and of general shop practices.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of hand and power tools and diagnostic test equipment in the maintenance and repair of equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend technical repair manuals; to perform simple arithmetic calculations and to read gauges and testing devices; to diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs; to perform heavy manual labor and to operate various types of equipment and motorized vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: Valid Virginia driver's license. May require certification for vehicle safety inspection by the Department of State Police and/or a commercial driver' license.

Education or Training: Completion of high school or equivalent with some training in equipment repair.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in the general repair of gasoline and/or diesel engines and related mechanical and electrical/electronic systems.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was developed as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, and replaces the Highway Equipment Mechanic A, effective April 1992.