HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.588 HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC II 19980910DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC II 8.588
Duties Summary:
Supervises and participates in the repair and overhaul of a
variety of heavy automotive vehicles /equipment, including the
repair and overhaul of complex hydraulic and electrical systems;
and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Heavy Vehicle Mechanic I in
that the Heavy Vehicle Mechanic II supervises mechanics, helpers,
apprentices and others, and participates in the repair and overhaul
of a variety of heavy automotive vehicles /equipment; whereas, the
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic I repairs and overhauls a variety of heavy
automotive vehicles /equipment and may supervise the work of
helpers, apprentices and others as required.
Examples of Duties:
Plans, assigns and inspects the work of heavy vehicle
mechanics and helpers; participates in the repair and overhaul of
gasoline and diesel engines, including the repair and overhaul of
complex hydraulic and electrical systems; inspects and road tests
heavy automotive equipment; diagnoses engine and other electrical
and mechanical failures; estimates time and material needed to
perform a job; requisitions materials and supplies; determines the
priority of work to be performed; reviews work in progress and upon
completion; performs minor welding in connection with repair work;
maintains records of work activities and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: Experience and /or training of
sufficient scope and quality to show demonstrated competence in
performing the journey level duties of a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
License Requirement: Possession of an appropriate valid
commercial driver's license; proper endorsements as applicable, and
certificate approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
for the servicing and disposal of refrigerants, as required, prior
to completion of probation; a current State Department of
Transportation medical examination certificate, and other license
required by law; and an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
certificate.
HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC II -2- 8.588
Knowledge of: theory and principles of the internal combustion
engine; the principles of electricity as applied to the electrical
system of automotive equipment; the principles of complex hydraulic
systems; tools, machines, materials and practices used in the
repair and overhaul of heavy automotive equipment; operation of
various types of heavy vehicles sufficient to conduct road tests;
hazards and safety practices applicable to the trade; principles
and practice of supervision.
Ability to: diagnose and correct mechanical defects in
gasoline and diesel - driven motorized equipment; repair and overhaul
a variety of heavy vehicles; use appropriate tools and testing
equipment; read and interpret various manufacturers' manuals in
performing work; estimate time and materials necessary to complete
a job; maintain records; give and follow oral and written
instructions; plan, assign, and review the work of others;
encourage safety practices and enforce safety rules and
regulations; supervise and maintain harmony in work relationships
among workers; demonstrate proper work methods and set the pace;
handle weights and loads.
Health and Physical Conditions Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must
meet the health and physical conditions standards deemed necessary
and proper for performance of the duties.
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This is an amendment to the specification approved for the
class, HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC II, which was approved on June
25, 1997, and is to be substituted for that specification.
APPROVED:
ALLAN I. TANIOfAWA
Director of Personnel Services