Job Specification
MECHANIC (HYDRAULICS)
DEFINITION
Under direction, performs a variety of skilled mechanical tasks
involved in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems used
in motor vehicles and/or automotive construction equipment; does
other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on
the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Disassembles, repairs, tests, and troubleshoots hydraulic systems.
Disassembles hydraulic assembles, discards parts scheduled for
replacement, and cleans reusable parts.
Replaces parts or reworks defective parts by honing/lapping as
required or routes parts to other shops for rework after visually
or tactually examining surfaces for scratches that might later cause
internal or external leakage.
Assembles and adjusts to obtain fit to bearings, and adjusts stop
rings, shims, retainers, and alignment as required.
Sets up and operates hydraulic test stand or other equipment to
test components for internal and external leakage, and sequential
operation and fluid flow rates for specified pressures and lengths
of time.
Checks solenoids, potentiometers, and motors for electrical continuity.
Tests hydraulic pumps by making break-in-run to seat pistons and
cylinders and then makes functional flow tests under time or
pressures specified in technical orders.
Troubleshoots items and makes adjustments necessary to eliminate
malfunctions discovered, and to meet requirements of technical
specifications.
May also repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines.
In the garage and in the field, does mechanical work on motorized
equipment including specialized trash trucks, street sweepers, and
compactors.
Performs work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair
of hydraulic systems, in sweeper and conveyor systems, in
stabilization, parking, and dumping systems, and in cylinders, valves,
and solenoid systems.
Welds and replaces body steel, packing blades, and cutting edges.
When necessary performs a variety of other automotive repair and
maintenance tasks on a variety of motor vehicles and/or construction
equipment.
Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment, materials,
and supplies.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording information systems used by the agency, office
or related unit.
REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING
Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive
technology at an accredited community college or vocational school.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance
of engines and hydraulic systems.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal
training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as
outlined above.
NOTE: An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in one of
the following specialties from the National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence may be substituted for the formal training: A-1 Engine
Repair, A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A-8 Engine Performance.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of
vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type
of vehicles they operate, rests with the appointing authority.
In accordance with Federal regulation 82:40, appointees responsible
for the repair or servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners are required
to possess and maintain a valid certification as an Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Technician, commensurate with the type of equipment
serviced, issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-46.8, appointees responsible for
performing the emissions inspections on diesel-powered vehicles will
be required to successfully complete a course of Instruction on Diesel
Emission Inspection provided through the Appointing Authority.
Appointees may be required to successfully complete re-training.
In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulation 29 CFR 1910.178(l) (1), appointees responsible
for the operation of industrial trucks (powered forklifts) will be required to
obtain and maintain a current certification as a Powered Industrial Truck
Operator issued by the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. Appointees may be required to successfully complete
re-training.
In accordance with N.J.A.C 13:20-45.16, appointees responsible for
performing emissions repairs to gasoline-fueled vehicles will be required
to successfully complete the Emissions Technical Educational Program,
and maintain a current certification as an Emissions Repairer Technician.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.17, appointees responsible for
performing inspections to motor vehicles will be required to successfully
complete the training and maintain a current certification as a Motor Vehicle
Inspector.
Appointees responsible for repairing or servicing motor vehicles
equipped for alternate fuel will be required to successfully complete
training and obtain an Alternate Fuel Certification. Appointees who
possess an ASE Certification in Alternate Fuel are considered to
have met this requirement.
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of suspension/steering
systems are required to possess and maintain an Automobile Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification in Suspension and Steering.
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of brakes are required
to possess and maintain a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Certification in Brake Repairs.
Appointees may also be required to obtain ASE certifications in Engine
Repair A-1 and Engine Performance A-8.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of hydraulic principles, the physical principles governing
the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases).
Knowledge of systems and equipment used in maintaining and
checking hydraulic equipment.
Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions
in hydraulic systems.
Knowledge of basic information sources, technical orders, and other
applicable publications and forms.
Ability to hook up and operate a hydraulic test stand to perform
dynamic static pressure tests and pump performance tests.
Ability to make electrical tests of components in hydraulic systems.
Ability to plan work sequence.
Ability to read and interpret technical orders, manufacturers'
specification manuals, parts supply books, and blueprints and
schematic diagrams.
Ability to isolate and diagnose the cause of malfunctions, and make
necessary adjustment or repair.
Ability to use hand tools, jigs, and special tools and instruments.
Ability to prepare records of work modifications and other required
documents accompanying components or systems.
Ability to assemble parts to specified tolerance and modifying
assemblies to tolerance, aligning, and adjusting to meet technical
specifications relating to modifications.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording information systems used by the agency, office or related
units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such
persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 02444 | | L | C | | N/A | 15 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
7/24/2018 |
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