Equipment Repair Specialist 2 (073806)

Purpose/Description

The Equipment Repair Specialist 2 perform a wide variety of mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy equipment, heavy trucks, pumps and compressors. Master mechanics repair virtually any system on the vehicle or equipment.

• Educational Requirements

• Certification in five (5) Automobile or Heavy Truck Mechanic licensing areas

• Master Mechanic certification required within five (5) months of appointment (State of Michigan and /or A.S.E. only)

• Valid Driver's License

• Experience Requirements

• At least two (2) years full-time paid experience in repair and maintenance of automobiles and heavy equipment (training at a certified technical school may be counted as experience);

• Required Knowledge

• Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

• Engineering and Technology-Must be able to read and understand equipment repair manuals. English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

• Required Tasks

• Major Duties:

• Repair equipment (shop specific)

• Diagnose equipment

• Place parts order

• Maintain work area

• Test drive vehicles.

• Test components and systems using equipment such as engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.

• Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes.

• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings and other potentially troublesome areas.

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune- ups.

• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.

• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.

• Operate Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Operate various equipment and vehicles to demonstrate function or malfunction.

• Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.

• Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

• Required Knowledge

• Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

• Engineering and Technology-Must be able to read and understand equipment repair manuals. English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

• Required Tasks

• Major Duties:

• Repair equipment (shop specific)

• Diagnose equipment

• Place parts order

• Maintain work area

• Test drive vehicles.

• Test components and systems using equipment such as engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.

• Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes.

• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings and other potentially troublesome areas.

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune- ups.

• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.

• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.

• Operate Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Operate various equipment and vehicles to demonstrate function or malfunction.

• Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.

• Service vehicles to maintain functionality.