Performs general maintenance and skilled repairs on light trucks, automobiles, motorcycles, and other light duty automotive equipment; Inspects equipment for worn, damaged or defective parts using visual evaluation, road tests, or testing equipment and recommends needed repairs; Disassembles, repairs and adjusts front and rear axle assemblies, main drive shaft, transfer case, clutch and transmission; Rebuilds or replaces defective or damaged subassemblies; Makes repairs such as refacing and reseating valves, taking up or replacing main and connecting rods and rebuilding damaged parts; Fits and replaces cylinder sleeves and pistons; Leads a team of mechanics on complex repair jobs; Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels; Adjusts brakes and fuel systems; Repairs ignition and electrical systems; Performs N.Y.S. authorized inspections on light duty vehicles; Tests automotive computer systems using electronic equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid NYS Class D Operators license at time of appointment; Must provide proper selection of tools necessary to make repairs to light duty vehicles at time of appointment (i.e., socket set, open end wrenches, screwdrivers, metric tools, test light, tool box, etc.); Possession of N.Y.S.