Jurisdiction: Towns and Villages in
Jurisdictional Class: Non‑Competitive
Adopted: 11/14/94
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/MECHANIC
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS: The work involves responsibility for
performing skilled automotive repair and maintenance. The incumbent is also responsible for the
safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment. This class differs from that of Motor
Equipment Operator as the Motor Equipment Operator/Mechanic routinely performs
skilled automotive repairs which is not normally a work responsibility of the
Motor Equipment Operator. The work is
performed under the general supervision of the Head Mechanic. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Operates a dump truck to haul material such as gravel, sand, dirt, and
brush;
Operates a backhoe to dig holes and trenches;
Operates a sweeper to clean the streets;
Operates a loader to load trucks with materials such as dirt, brush,
and gravel;
Operates a sewer rodder to maintain sewers;
Operates a grader to grade dirt and plow snow;
Operates a roller to roll asphalt;
Operates a pick‑up truck
to perform a variety of tasks such as transporting materials, supplies, and equipment;
ReRepairs or replaces parts such as brakes, water pumps, starters, oil
pumps, wheel bearings, and alternators;
Works on large and small engines;
Installs exhaust systems on motor equipment;
Prepares routine maintenance and repair records;
May perform semi‑skilled welding and/or cutting on equipment;
May perform semi‑skilled
labor to assist in the routine maintenance of small equipment;
May supervise subordinate employees.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the methods, tools, terminology, and safety procedures
of the automotive repair trade; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance
of trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, sewer rodder, and various other types of
motor equipment; working knowledge of the methods, tools, terminology, and
safety procedures of welding and cutting; skilled in performing automotive
maintenance and repair; ability to follow oral and written instructions;
ability to prepare routine written records and reports; ability to perform
manual labor; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited two‑year
technical school or community college with an associate's degree or certificate
in automotive technology or mechanics;
OR
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B. Graduation from a high school technical or vocational program
in automotive mechanics and one year of experience in an automotive repair shop
performing minor repair and maintenance of automotive equipment under the
supervision or direction of a journeyman automotive mechanic; OR
C. Two years of experience in an automotive repair shop
performing minor repair and maintenance of automotive equipment under the
supervision o r direction of a journeyman automotive mechanic: OR
D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as
defined by the limits of (A), (B) and
(C).
NOTE: NYS Class B
Driver's License with air brake approval is required.