TRAN-MECHANIC I

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including trucks, wreckers, tire changing machines, hydraulic lifts, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work. Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions to subordinates. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of work orders, service records, electrical diagrams, technical books, etc. Requires the ability to prepare work orders, time cards, and vehicle maintenance reports, using prescribed format. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems as applied to automotive mechanics to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to use and interpret automotive mechanical and electrical terminology and language. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using mechanical equipment and machinery; to operate motor vehicles. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment and machinery, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles. Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of engines and of the standard mechanical components of automotive and related equipment. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of equipment repair work and large-scale shop operations. Working knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines and hydraulic systems. Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in detecting malfunctions and in solving mechanical problems. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to prepare and maintain simple records. Ability to perform the manual labor associated with major mechanical repair work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.