Job Specification
SENIOR MECHANIC DIESEL
DEFINITION
Under direction, performs varied mechanical work involved in
the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized
equipment containing diesel engines; works with various machines,
testing equipment, and hand tools common to the trade; takes the
lead over and gives assignments to mechanics of lower grade;
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:
Takes the lead and works with employees doing mechanical
work on automobiles and trucks with other motorized and
mechanized equipment powered by diesel engines including
road construction and maintenance equipment.
Diagnoses trouble and disassembles and examines parts for
defects and excessive wear.
Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings,
gears, valves, and bushings using engine lathes, boring
machines, hand tools, and precision-measuring instruments.
Takes the lead and performs the work involved in installation,
maintenance, and repair of motors, fuel systems, exhaust
systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, suspension
systems, steering systems, and instruments.
May act in the capacity of driver or operator.
May do welding of various types or simple blacksmithing.
Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment,
materials, and supplies.
Maintains essential records.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING:
Successful completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine
repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance,
and repair of diesel engines.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year
of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of
experience as outlined above.
NOTE: Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic
issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence may be substituted for one (1) year of formal
training.
LICENSE
Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey
driver's license.
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 are required to
successfully complete training and maintain a valid 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 require to obtain 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 varied types of diesel engines and their operation.
Knowledge of causes for motor failure and steps necessary
to correct the condition.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in tearing motors
down, installing new parts, and reassembling motors and
testing motors, brakes, lights, and other parts of vehicles
and equipment.
Knowledge of procedures for obtaining, storing, recording,
safe guarding, and using equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.
Ability to take the lead over mechanics of lower grade and give
them suitable assignments.
Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned
work, and develop effective work methods.
Ability to do mechanical work.
Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard, and use equipment,
materials, and supplies.
Ability to keep necessary records.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and or manual
recording and 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 the 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 | | 04561 | | L | C | | N/A | 18 | | - |
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.
9/21/2018 |
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