Automotive Service & RepairAutomotive Mechanical Repair & Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
Certification in five Automobile or Heavy Truck Mechanic licensing areas.
Master Mechanic certification from the State of Michigan and/or A.S.E. is required within five months of appointment.
A valid driver's license is required.
At least two years of full-time paid experience repairing and maintaining automobiles and heavy equipment is required; training at a certified technical school may count as experience.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, is required.
Ability to read and understand equipment repair manuals is required.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including word meaning and spelling, composition rules, and grammar, is required.
Responsibilities
Repair automobiles, heavy equipment, heavy trucks, pumps, compressors, and other equipment.
Diagnose equipment problems.
Place parts orders.
Maintain the work area.
Test drive vehicles.
Test components and systems using engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Follow checklists to examine belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, including oil changes, lubrication, and tune-ups.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Operate equipment and vehicles to demonstrate proper function or malfunction.
Service heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems or components.
Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
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.