Job Specification
SUPERVISING MECHANIC DIESEL
DEFINITION
Under direction, supervises and works with employees involved in
the maintenance and repair of various types of motor vehicles and
mechanical equipment powered by diesel engines, working with
various machine and hand tools; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Supervises and works with employees performing mechanical
work on automobiles, trucks with other motorized and mechanical
equipment powered by diesel engines, including road construction
and maintenance equipment.
Supervises and performs work involved in the installation,
maintenance and repair of motors, fuel systems, exhaust systems,
cooling systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, steering
systems and instruments.
May act in the capacity of driver or operator.
May do welding of various types and simple blacksmithing.
Obtains, stores, records, safeguards and properly uses equipment,
materials and supplies.
Maintains records and files.
Generates accurate and informative reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING
Successful completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine
repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.
EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and
repair of diesel engines.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal
training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as
outlined above.
NOTE: Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic issued by
the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be
substituted for the formal training indicated above.
LICENSE
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class
and type of vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess
the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
In accordance with Federal regulation 82:40, appointees responsible
for the repair or servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners are
required to possess and maintain a valid certification as an Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, commensurate with the
type of equipment serviced, issued by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-46.8, appointees responsible for
performing the emissions inspections on diesel-powered vehicles will
be required to successfully complete a course of Instruction on Diesel
Emission Inspection provided through the Appointing Authority.
Appointees may be required to successfully complete re-training.
In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulation 29 CFR 1910.178(l) (1), appointees
responsible for the operation of industrial trucks (powered forklifts) will
be required to obtain and maintain a current certification as a Powered
Industrial Truck Operator issued by the New Jersey Occupational Safety
and Health Administration. Appointees may be required to successfully
complete re-training.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-45.16, appointees responsible
for performing emissions repairs to gasoline-fueled vehicles will
be required to successfully complete the Emissions Technical
Educational Program, and maintain a current certification as an
Emissions Repairer Technician.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.17, appointees responsible
for performing inspections to motor vehicles will be required to
successfully complete the training and maintain a current certification
as a Motor Vehicle Inspector.
Appointees responsible for repairing or servicing motor vehicles
equipped for alternate fuel will be required to successfully complete
training and obtain an Alternate Fuel Certification. Appointees who
possess an ASE Certification in Alternate Fuel are considered to
have met this requirement.
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of suspension/steering
systems are required to possess and maintain an Automobile Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification in Suspension and Steering.
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of brakes are
required to possess and maintain a valid Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification in Brake Repairs.
Appointees may also be required to obtain ASE certifications
in Engine Repair A-1 and Engine Performance A-8.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of various types of diesel motors and their operation.
Knowledge of motor failure, diagnosing and repair.
Knowledge of tools, and equipment used in tearing motors down,
installing new parts, reassembling motors, testing motors, brakes,
lights, and other parts of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned work,
and develop effective work methods.
Ability to do mechanical work in the garage and field.
Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard and properly use
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to keep necessary records and files
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06725 | | L | C | | N/A | 22 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
9/21/2018 |
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