Motor Equipment Mechanic (Provisional-BPD)

Incumbents to positions in this class perform skilled mechanical work for all types of repairs to gasoline and diesel power automotive and motorized vehicles and equipment. They are constantly engaged in various physical activities in the repair of vehicles including pulling, pushing, carrying, kneeling, sitting, crawling, reaching, climbing and other physical activities as necessary. Motor Equipment Mechanics may be required to work in garages which are often poorly ventilated, inadequate heat in cold weather, cramped quarters, etc. and on city streets where breakdowns occur. Work involves close relationships with other mechanics in the garage. Direct supervision is received from a Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor another higher-ranking supervisor or I so designated by the department head. Performs all types of repairs on automobiles, trucks, tractors, bulldozers, graders, snow plows and other automotive or motorized vehicles and equipment including but not limited to adjusting and cleaning of spark plugs, tune up gas and diesel engines, adjusting carburetors, repairing faulty wiring, hydraulics, electronic fuel injection and sensor systems, anti-lock brake systems, fixing flat