County of Alameda
Auto Mechanic (#9420)
Bargaining Unit: BTC - Crafts and Trades (002)
$48.09-$48.09 Hourly / $3,847.20-$3,847.20 BiWeekly /
$8,335.60-$8,335.60 Monthly / $100,027.20-$100,027.20 Yearly
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DESCRIPTION
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Under general supervision, to provide preventive maintenance and to diagnose mechanical failure in passenger vehicles, vans, light-duty trucks (up to 1-ton rating) and motorcycles; to complete major overhauling and repair work; to design and install special equipment in vehicles; to conduct comprehensive vehicle inspections ensuring that vehicles are in safe working condition; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This position is located in the Public Works Agency and the Motor Vehicle Division of the General Services Agency. Auto Mechanics are assigned complex diagnostic work and perform maintenance and repair work on automatic and standard transmissions and may be required to design mountings for and to install push bars, cages and other equipment. Auto Mechanics are required to work with minimal supervision and are distinguished from the class of Auto Mechanic Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisorial responsibilities. |
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
1. Diagnoses and identifies source of mechanical and electrical failures; repairs and replaces engines, automatic and standard transmissions, clutch and brake systems, starting and charging systems, fuel, oil, and water pumps, ignition and other electrical systems; repairs, replaces, and diagnoses emission control and computerized control systems and other major components of automobiles. 2. Designs, fabricates and installs necessary brackets or mountings, security cages, shelving or other accessories using welding equipment. May remove standard generators and alternators and reinstall heavy-duty generators and alternators. 3. Designs and fabricates mounting for and installs special equipment, such as sirens, guns and lights, making necessary electrical modifications. 4. Tunes up engines, removes, inspects and replaces sparkplugs; takes compression tests; and adjusts timing and valves. Inspects, cleans, overhauls, and, if necessary, replaces carburetors and fuel injection systems. Repairs or replaces brake systems, turns rotors and drums. Repairs and replaces exhaust systems; such as mufflers, tailpipes, catalytic converters and other parts. 5. Checks work on chassis dynamometer to determine whether work is satisfactory, and/or in compliance with state mandated standards; or diagnoses problem and makes necessary repairs on a variety of electronically controlled systems. 6. Makes minor repairs on shop equipment. 7. Accesses computer to retrieve vehicle maintenance history data, work orders and online repair manuals. 8. Maintains computer records to document amount of time spent on each vehicle and of work performed. 9. Performs emergency servicing of vehicles in the field. 10. May operate a County tow truck. |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education and Training: Completion of an accredited apprenticeship in the auto mechanics trade, or an AA degree in Automotive Technology. AND Experience: The equivalent of three years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of passenger vehicles vans or light-duty trucks, including brakes, suspension, steering systems, and electricals/electronics, in an independent shop, dealership, or fleet experience.
License: Possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License. Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing current status of their license at the time of application and must have a clean driving record for the previous three-year period.
Certification: For Public Works Agency, all certifications below are required upon submittal of an application. For General Services Agency positions only A6, A8, L1, and State of California Smog Inspectors License certifications are required.
State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Training may substitute as follows:
The following ASE certifications are desirable:
Special Requirements: Auto mechanics must provide their own hand tools.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. |
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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CLASS SPEC HISTORY
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Revised: 2/71 Retyped: 3/85 New doc: 9420.doc ys/4/01 CSC Date: 3/3/99 BG:po Revised 4/4/06 CSC Date: 8/2/2006 SG:po revised 3/4/08 CSC Date: 4/9/2008 CH:cs Revised 10/8/12 CSC Date: 11/14/12 MH:cs Revised 2/25/15 CSC Date: 5/27/15 EL:ah Revised 7/11/18 CSC Date: 1/30/19 |
BENEFITS
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Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
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