Mechanic III Automotive

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Mechanic III: Automotive

JOB SUMMARY
This position is for a highly skilled mechanic responsible for maintaining and repairing various gasoline and dieselpowered equipment including heavy trucks construction equipment emergency vehicles and specialized systems with computerized instrumentation. The primary goal is to minimize equipment downtime by diagnosing repairing and maintaining mechanical electrical hydraulic and computerized systems ensuring fleet reliability operational efficiency and safety. The job involves performing preventive and emergency maintenance tasks using independent judgment for troubleshooting and repairs under general supervision. Completed assignments are inspected to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Additionally the role may include mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices in maintenance and safety protocols.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Emergencies
• Inclement weather conditions
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and repairs a variety of automotive/heavy/commercial lawn equipment such as but not limited to trucks tractors and mowers hydraulic systems front end loaders backhoes skid steers and gasoline and diesel powered engines.
• Tunes and repairs gasoline and diesel engines turns brake rotors and drums tests adjust and repairs instrumentation systems.
• Maintains/repairs snow removal equipment plows salt spreaders salt boxes and equipped hydraulic systems pumps lines and connections replaces hydraulic cylinders turns brake rotors and drums tests adjusts and repairs instrumentation systems.
• Repairs or replaces brakes air and hydraulic systems cooling ignition exhaust electrical and fuel systems replaces springs and axles installs/ diagnoses vehicle/ equipment telematics system.
• Maintains/repairs small engine equipment such as but not limited to lawn mowers chain saws snow throwers etc.
• Helps to coordinate major jobs and collaborates with less highlyskilled mechanics.
• Performs minor welding and blacksmithing work as required.
• Tests equipment on the road to locate defects and to check repair work.
• Utilizes fleet management software for proper record keeping that includes logging of all dispersed parts/materials related to daily repairs.
• Responds to emergency situations as they arise and participates in snow removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Technical or Vocational School Beyond High School in automotive repair theory and practice preferred.

Experience

• Six 6 years automotive repair and preventive maintenance experience required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• High degree of ability in diagnosing defects in automotive and industrial equipment.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable and skilled in the methods of automotive and industrial work materials tools testing devices and techniques used in the current repair of heavy automotive equipment including gasoline and diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Thorough knowledge of two 2/4 cycle engines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to interpret and work from service manuals specifications and diagrams.
• Ability to work independently and make judgments and decisions within established parameters.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and to communicate effectively.
• Must be team oriented.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. Email AACPS Intranet electronic benefits enrollment tool Microsoft Office Suite etc..

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Within 180 days obtain Forklift Operator Certification issued by AACPS or Equivalency required; and
• Within 1 year obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification issued by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence required; and
• Hold or be eligible for API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification issued by American Petroleum Institute preferred; and
• Upon hire Drivers License (DL) Class C NonCommercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Within 120 days obtain Drivers License (DL) Class B NonCommercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Hold or be eligible for Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) preferred.
• Proof of a good driving record required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

• Three 3 additional years of successful experience required.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required.
• Forklift Operation Certification required.
• Achievement of a minimum of four 4 ASE Automotive Certifications with the ultimate goal of achieving a Master Automotive Certification required.
• Achievement of API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification required.

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Two 2 years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level.
• Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses approved in advance by the supervisor. Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required. Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description performance evaluations and/or the supervisors documented recommendation are required.
• Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code including wearing AACPS ID badge.
• Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Probationary and Performance Ratings. Probationary Ratings completed after January 2 2024 will be accepted.
• Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• One 1 additional years of successful experience required.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required.
• Forklift Operation Certification required.
• Achievement of a minimum of four 4 ASE Automotive Certifications with the ultimate goal of achieving a Master Automotive Certification required.
• Achievement of API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes businesses etc.: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Shop environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals substances or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work with explosives: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Loud: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 80 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 10 daily day travel within the county to test drive vehicles before and after repairs.
• 5 monthly day travel within the state to pickup parts and delivery vehicles.

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of workrelated accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

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