7F02

                                                                        PAY RANGE: 19

 

AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2

 

(Body Repair)

(Mechanical Repair)

 

GENERAL DEFINITION

 

          This is full performance journeyman level automotive technician work in the Office of Fleet Management.  Employees in the mechanical repair specialty perform equipment repair, overhaul, replacement and maintenance work on engines and related component and sub-component parts and assemblies used in automotive, construction and specialized equipment powered by electrical motors and internal combustion gas, diesel or alternative fueled engines.  Employees in the Body Repair specialty repairs dents and ruptures and aligns, repairs and/or replaces structural or mechanical parts and components damaged in accidents. 

          Work in the Body Repair specialty involves using Windows based computer systems with software designed to measure upper and lower body.  Work in the Mechanical Repair specialty includes performing safety and emission inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance, and operating equipment to insure proper functioning. Using accepted troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques and guiding lower-level maintenance personnel to perform proper equipment operation, diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspectional methods, techniques and procedures are of major significance to the work.  Work is performed under the direction of a technical supervisor. 

 

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

 

1.  Employees in positions in the Body Repair specialty of the class must perform full performance level repair to dents in damaged passenger cars, light and heavy trucks and off-road construction equipment and align and/or replace structural parts damaged in accidents.

2.  Employees in positions in the Mechanical Repair specialty must perform work at the full performance level repairing, overhauling, replacing and maintaining engines and related component and sub-component parts and assemblies used in automotive, construction and specialized equipment powered by electrical motors and internal combustion gas, diesel or alternative fueled engines. 

 

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

 

ALL SPECIALTIES:

 

          Performs the duties below of full performance level automotive technician work independently in the Office of Fleet Management in the assigned area of specialization.

BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY


           Repairs and/or replaces doors, panels, bumpers, fenders, hoods, including sheet metal, aluminum and fiberglass bodies and other related structures; removes parts from passenger vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment, using wrenches, cutting torch, plasma cutter and pneumatic tools; may determine actual damage and repair work necessary; brazes and welds parts using MIG welder, squeeze type inverted resistance welder, electric, gas and other welding equipment; panel‑beats parts into normal shape; applies fillers and sealers; featheredges, sands and smooths parts; paints vehicles; mixes paints to ensure proper color and viscosity; reattaches parts onto vehicle by welding, brazing, riveting, bolting, or gluing; fabricates panels and compartments for custom bodies.        Aligns and/or replaces structural or mechanical parts damaged in accidents; repairs, aligns and/or replaces damaged frames utilizing frame straightening and repairing equipment as required; removes and replaces radiators, air conditioning condensers and lines, fans, fan clutches, fan belts, oil coolers, lights and wire harnesses, windshields, doors, door windows, door locks, upholstery, steering and suspension components, air bags, front/rear wheel and brake components and heating and cooling accessories;  removes and replaces hydraulic components on trucks;  insures that these structures are aligned or replaced according to manufacturers' specification; may diagnose electronic components (i.e. electronic A/C/heating & cooling, air bag systems, passenger restraint systems, wiring, etc.) reading and utilizing diagnostics scanner; re‑assembles parts disengaged prior to the repair.

          Performs related work as required.

 

MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY

 

          Repairs all types of electrical and internal combustion gas, diesel and alternative fueled vehicles and equipment including trucks, fire apparatus, automobiles, tractors, cranes, construction, agricultural and marine equipment and their integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized component and sub-component systems; isolates cause of malfunction by using diagnostic and other troubleshooting equipment; repairs, replaces and adjusts such parts such as brakes, steering systems, pumps, hydraulic rams and all other automotive vehicles parts and systems; tunes engines and aligns wheels. 

          Rebuilds engines, transmissions, rear-end assemblies, differentials, carburetors, and related components; tests rebuilt units for proper operation; analyzes and diagnoses malfunctions in electronic and computerized fuel and ignition systems; repairs or replaces damaged automotive frames and performs minor body work; adjusts and repairs front and rear wheel and/or multi-wheel drive vehicles; installs, adjusts or repairs air-conditioning systems.

          Advises lower level maintenance personnel in the proper vehicle maintenance and malfunction diagnosis and related equipment repair and inspection methods, techniques and procedures; guides lower level maintenance personnel in the performance of vehicle and related equipment diagnostic, maintenance and repair work. 

          Guides High School interns in the use of automotive tools and in the methods and techniques of vehicle maintenance and repair; advises interns on proper safety rules and procedures; monitors work in progress. 

          Performs semi-annual and annual state safety and emissions control inspections of vehicles; performs computerized diagnosis of automotive vehicles and equipment and their related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized systems and performs computerized emissions inspections.

          Performs routine welding and burning tasks in conjunction with regular automotive mechanical work.

          Cleans and maintains tools required to complete repairs.

          Prepares and maintains records, reports and logs associated with vehicle maintenance and repair, direct and indirect labor, and parts and materials used and/or ordered. 

          Performs emergency road and mobile service.

          Operates vehicles to verify symptoms and isolate problems and, after repair or maintenance, to assure proper functioning. 

          Performs related work as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 

ALL SPECIALTIES:

 

•         the methods, materials, tools and practices of the automotive maintenance trade

•         the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive maintenance trade

 

BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY

 

·                 Windows based computer system and measuring software designed to measure automotive upper and lower body.

·                 metals and metal thickness of materials used by manufacturers (i.e. composites, aluminum, and boron)

·                 basic methods of mixing paint, hardeners and reducers

 

MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY

 

·              the principles of operation of internal combustion engines including diesel engines

 

SKILL IN:

 

ALL SPECIALTIES:

 

•         locating, adjusting and repairing defects in automotive vehicles

•         the use and care of tools employed in the automotive maintenance trade

 

BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY:

 

·                 the use and care of tools and equipment employed in their auto body repair trade

·                 the use of electric, or gas or other welding and brazing equipment

·                 the use of frame straightening and aligning equipment

 

MECHANICAL REPAIR:

 

·                the operation of various types of automotive vehicles

 

ABILITY TO:

 

ALL SPECIALTIES:

 

•         use and maintain tools and repair equipment

•         understand and follow oral and written instructions

 

BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY:

 

·                 the use and care of tools and equipment employed in their auto body repair trade

·                 the use of electric, or gas or other welding and brazing equipment

·                 the use of frame straightening and aligning equipment

 

MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY:

 

•         use computer diagnostic equipment

•         diagnose automotive problems and to test repaired equipment

•         read and interpret schematics such as hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical and computerized systems

 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE  (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.  Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 4/19.)

 

ALL SPECIALTIES:

 

EDUCATION:

 

          Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

 

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

 

ALL SPECIALTIES:

 

          Two years of experience in the automotive trade in the area of specialization at the apprentice or trades helper level.

         

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

 

BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY:

         

          Two years of experience in the automotive body repair trade above the trades helper or apprentice level.

 

MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY:

 

          Two years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade above the trades helper or apprentice level.

         

OR

 

          Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

 

NOTE:

 

·       Successful completion of a post-high school-approved automotive trade school curricu­lum for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of one year can be equated on a month-by-month basis for the experience require­ments. 

·       Current certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the automobile or medium/heavy truck special areas may be substituted for the general experience require­ment. 

·       Possession of a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology meets all experience requirements. 

·       Experience in automotive maintenance and body repair work must have occurred within five years prior to the date of the exam.               

 

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

          Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

 

          Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to examination as an Automotive Maintenance Technician. 

          Possession of a valid, proper class, official safety inspection mechanic's license prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Automotive Maintenance Technician 2 for the Mechanical Repair specialty.

          Possession of a valid, proper class, official emissions control license as issued by the Common­wealth of Pennsylvania within six months of appointment and during tenure of employment as an Automotive Maintenance Technician 2 for the Mechanical Repair specialty.

          Employees will be required to obtain any license or certification by federal, state or municipal mandate if required by work assignment. 

 

NOTE:  Employees are required, at the time of appointment; to possess and maintain a full complement of tools necessary to perform the tasks assigned.

                                                                                                

Class Established:

CSC - 5/91

Ad. Board - 6/91

Spec. Revision:

                                                                              CSC - 02/06

                                                                       Ad. Board -06/06

Spec. Revision:

CSC – 5/07

Ad. Board – 7/07

Spec. Revision and Consolidation with 7F15:

CSC - 3/19

Ad Board - 4/19

Change in Pay Rate:

CSC – 4/19

Ad Board – 5/19

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 7/22

Ad. Board – 9/22

Change in Pay Rate:

CSC – 6/23

Ad. Board – 7/23

 

 

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