HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.589 HEAVY VEHICLE & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE 20231115PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.589
Class Specifications for the Class:
HEAVY VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE
BC-08, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of the County
of Kaua‘i’s fleet of heavy vehicle and medium and heavy construction equipment to increase
knowledge of the trade and to develop skills for advancement to the journey level; and
performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Positions in this class are involved in selected phases related to the repair,
maintenance, and overhaul of heavy vehicle and medium and heavy construction equipment
as part of their training to develop the skills and knowledge required for the journey-level.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Diagnoses motor knocks, noises, and other mechanical failures, and under general
supervision, disassembles diesel or gasoline engines;
Under general supervision, inspects, removes, repairs, and replaces such parts as
injection valves, cylinder heads, cylinder sleeves, pistons, rings, connecting rods,
bearings, gaskets, etc.;
Under general supervision, repairs and overhauls major units such as brake systems,
transmissions, etc.;
Receives on-the-job training to inspect, repair and overhaul complex hydraulic and
electrical systems;
Receives on-the-job training involved in the repair of various specialized mechanical
parts or equipment such as crawlers tracks and drivers, winches, bulldozer blades,
scoops, excavating and loading bucket chains, power take-off and control
mechanisms, centrifugal pumps, ladder and articulating booms, conveyor belts, etc.;
Operates various vehicles and equipment;
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Under general supervision, may perform minor welding in connection with repair
work; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
The basic components of automotive, diesel and/or heavy equipment technology;
basic mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems; basic analysis and modern diagnostic
techniques; routine mechanical repairs and adjustments; common automotive parts and
supplies; occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures; proper use of
commonly used mechanic tools and diagnostic equipment; arithmetic.
Ability to:
Inspect, diagnose and repair a wide variety of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
components; learn the various work processes involved in the repair, maintenance and
overhaul of heavy vehicles and construction equipment; read and interpret electrical wiring
diagrams, service manuals and other reference materials; use appropriate tools and testing
equipment; understand and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively
both orally and in writing; keep simple records; establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
This is the first specification for the new class, HEAVY VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE.
Approved: November 15, 2023
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.589
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
HEAVY VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE
BC-08, BU-01
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from a high school; and
two and one half (2 ½) years of automotive repair experience under a journey level
mechanic, or successful completion of apprenticeship training involving heavy vehicle
and/or construction equipment repair work.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C.An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
The following may be substitute for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in
Automotive Mechanics Technology or a related field from an accredited community
college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of automotive
repair experience under a journey level mechanic, or successful completion of
apprenticeship training involving heavy vehicle and/or construction equipment repair
work (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B.An Associate’s degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology or related field from an
accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for
two (2) years of automotive repair experience under a journey level mechanic, or
successful completion of apprenticeship training involving heavy vehicle and/or
construction equipment repair work.
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If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the human resources staff in order for more than one degree to be credited
towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if
obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being
considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent);
and any other licenses required by law.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Departments/Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection
between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective
certification and the duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
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This is the first specification for the new class, HEAVY VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE.
Approved: November 15, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources