Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools and devices, such as dynamometers, boring bars, valve refacing and reseating equipment, micrometers, dial gauges, wheel alignment gauges, clutch cover assembly devices, power saws, grinders, drill presses, lathes, oxy acetylene and electric welding equipment, A/C recovery machines, electrical multi-meters, and diagnostic computers. High school diploma or its equivalent or completion of a training program at the high school or vocational level on the area of automotive or heavy equipment mechanics or three (3) current Automotive Services Excellence (A.S.E.) or automotive manufacturer certificates in varied automotive specialties, plus two (2) years in automotive mechanic experience, one (1) year of which must have been in the maintenance and repair of heavy automotive equipment.