Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Mechanic I

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Equipment Repair Supervisor, makes mechanical repairs on automotive, construction, and industrial equipment; requires responsibility for carrying out stated maintenance and repair work procedures and to exercise judgment in maintenance and repair work.

Job Physical Requirements Analysis

Job Specific Body Movements	Occasionally 1/3 of time or less	Frequently 1/3 – 2/3 of time	Continuously More than 2/3 of time
Sitting	5% of day
Standing			85% of day
Walking			80% of day
Driving	10% of day
Hearing			100% of day
Speaking		50% of day
Lifting 1-20 lbs			X
Lifting 20-50 lbs		X
Lifting 50+ lbs		X
Working/reaching above shoulder			X
Working w/arms extended @ shoulder level			X
Working with body bent over at waist			X
Working in kneeling position		X
Crawling		X
Climbing stairs	X
Climbing ladder	X
Major Hand			X
Pulling			X
Pushing			X
Fine Manipulation		X
Typing/Keyboard	X
Writing	X
Simple Grasping		X
Filing	X
Power Grip			X
Tools			X
Equipment			X
Hand Twisting			X
Folding	N/A

Height from Floor of Objects to Be Reached or Worked On:

Object	Height
Loader	20 feet
Hydro	15 feet
Generators	15 feet

Equipment Used

½ ton, ¾ ton, 1-ton trucks; backhoe, front loaders, dump trucks (6 & 10 yard), forklift, crane truck, hydro trucks, vac trucks, snow cat, 2-ton flatbed, roller compactor, welders, brake lathes, hoisting equipment, diagnostic equipment.

Working Conditions

1. Extreme weather exposure, freezing temperatures, snow and ice.
2. Exposure to exhaust fumes, chemicals, oil, grease, gasoline, diesel, and antifreeze and various sewage odors from plant and collection system.
3. Above ground work to 20 feet.