MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of
large and small District vehicles and equipment including gasoline-, diesel- and battery-powered
equipment and small engines; develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for
vehicles and equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Repair and maintain grounds maintenance equipment, golf carts, passenger vehicles, utility
and passenger vehicles including hybrids and alternative fueled and other large and small
diesel-, battery- and gasoline-powered equipment, law enforcement public safety
equipment. Repair and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials clutches, steering
systems and power take off components; tune engines and carburetors; repair and adjust
valves; replace, fit and adjust pistons, rings and bearings; clean, repair and replace
carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems. Repair and
replace alternators, voltage regulators, batteries and electrical wiring. Adjust and align
brakes; rebuild and replace hydraulic brake system components; perform front end
alignment and repair. (E)
2.
Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for District equipment and
vehicles; inspect trucks, autos and other mechanical equipment; maintain records of work
performed, parts used and time required for each piece of machinery and equipment. (E)
3.
Perform safety checks and inspections daily on District trucks, passenger vehicles, police
vehicle fleet, and other mechanical equipment; adjust, repair and replace parts as
necessary; assure vehicles meet state and local standards for public transportation and
safety compliance. (E)
4.
Read and interpret schematics and diagrams; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a
variety of vehicles; inspect and diagnose mechanical malfunctions in a wide variety of
power equipment, power tools and mechanical equipment. (E)
5.
Maintain shop area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition; purchase
materials and spare parts as required.
6.
Perform welding, brazing, soldering and regular routine service on College-owned tractors,
machinery and equipment.
7.
Diagnose a variety of vehicle computers and computerized sensors; replace faulty
components and parts as needed. (E)
8.
Test and evaluate new equipment for operation, repair and maintenance; determine
salvage of vehicles and equipment; maintain vendor lists; submit budget items and
inventory. Make final recommendation on police vehicle and equipment retirement. Assist
purchasing of vehicles and large equipment. Research all requested equipment/vehicles
and indicate the best products and options. Initiate comparison of specifications, research
the performance and longevity of a product. Estimate long-term maintenance and repair
costs. Submit final recommendation on brand, model, specify options by code and review
price quotes for comparison and manage annual equipment and vehicle replacement
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accounts.
9.
Determine the need for outside assistance in major repairs involving College-owned
vehicles and equipment; coordinate outside repairs, seeking approval as necessary.
10.
Instruct District personnel in proper use and general maintenance of vehicles and
equipment. Implement ongoing autonomous maintenance group activities with various
Facilities personnel.
11.
Set up and operate emergency generator, keep power unit prepared for immediate hook up
at different stations in case of emergencies.
12.
Maintain smog certificates; repair and maintain emission control components on a regular
basis.
13.
Order fuel for District vehicles and equipment, monitor and evaluate fuel used, maintain
exterior fuel delivery devises.
14.
Management of hazardous waste of solvents, used oil filters, used oil and used antifreeze.
Establish an emergency contingency plan to minimize the effect of spill, fire or explosion.
(E)
15.
Specify and oversee annual equipment and vehicle replacement process.
16.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
State motor vehicle safety codes
Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and
equipment.
Diagnostic procedures for vehicles and equipment.
Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.
Record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
State motor vehicle and smog regulations.
Federal motor vehicle regulations
Federal and State hazardous waste laws and regulations.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in
a variety of procedural situations.
Operate equipment used in repairing or servicing of vehicles.
Operate a wide variety of equipment and machinery including arc and gas welders, computer
diagnostic equipment, scopes, digital meters, tire changing and balancing machines,
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tractors, motor vehicles, electric carts, lawnmowers, edgers, blowers and power hand tools.
Read and use mechanical diagrams, repair manuals and parts catalogues.
Project and evaluate cost effectiveness of maintenance and repair work.
Maintain routine records.
Perform simple data entry of vehicle maintenance records.
Plan and organize work.
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Work independently with little direction.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work cooperatively with others.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Enforce safety and liability issues with unsafe vehicles and equipment.
Send and receive email messages on college computer.
Establish and maintain a variety of fleet operations computer data reports including district, police
and utility vehicles, large and small equipment.
Work as a member of a team.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years journey-level
experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California class 2 and 3 driver's licenses. District-approved DMV driving record.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and direct student worker as needed and hired by department with various daily activities.
CONTACTS:
District personnel, auto stores, dealers, police, highway patrol, Bureau of Automotive Repair,
Caltrans, Public Transportation Commission.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Moderate to heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods of
time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of
heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds; requiring assistance from co-workers for items
weighing more than 50 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; manual dexterity to
operate power equipment in a safe manner; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; ability
to operate electric cart to travel and/or to pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on
campus; subject to occasional travel to other district locations to work as needed.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving appropriate interactions
and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals from
diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to understand and follow verbal and/or
written directions; ability to work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently
while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily works in an indoor auto shop environment; subject to intermittent contacts with and
interruptions by individuals in person and/or by phone; must work while wearing personal
protection equipment including protective gloves, goggles, protective footwear; subject to
equipment and chemical hazards, heat, fumes/exhaust and loud noise from equipment and vehicle
operation frequent to constant exposure to dust, gasoline, grease, solvents, and extreme
temperatures; must work with and around dangerous equipment and machinery with moving
parts. May be required to work at any district location during day and/or evening hours with
occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis; occasional local travel
may be requested.
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