MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, 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,
trucks and other large and small diesel-, battery- and gasoline-powered equipment.
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.
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.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Maintain shop area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition; purchase
materials and spare parts as required.
7.
Perform welding, brazing, soldering and regular routine service on College-owned tractors,
machinery and equipment.
8.
Diagnose a variety of vehicle computers and computerized sensors; replace faulty
components and parts as needed.
9.
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
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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.
10.
Determine the need for outside assistance in major repairs involving College-owned
vehicles and equipment; coordinate outside repairs, seeking approval as necessary.
11.
Instruct District personnel in proper use and general maintenance of vehicles and
equipment.
12.
Set up and operate emergency generator, keep power unit prepared for immediate hook
up at different stations in case of emergencies.
13.
Maintain security for district vehicles and power equipment stored in Facilities' yard.
14.
Maintain smog certificates; repair and maintain emission control components on a regular
basis.
15.
Order fuel for District vehicles and equipment, monitor and evaluate fuel used, maintain
exterior fuel delivery devises.
16.
Maintain exceptional cleanliness of interior and exterior of District vehicles.
17.
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.
18.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
State motor vehicle and smog regulations.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Federal motor vehicle regulations
Federal and State hazardous waste laws and regulations.
ABILITY TO:
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and computerized defects and faulty parts and
components.
Operate equipment used in repairing or servicing of vehicles.
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Operate a wide variety of equipment and machinery including arc and gas welders, computer
diagnostic equipment, scopes, digital meters, tire changing and balancing machines,
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and two years journey-level
experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy and light gasoline, diesel and
battery-powered equipment and electrical systems. One year of automotive or trade school
education in automotive equipment repair
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California class 2 and 3 driver's licenses. District-approved DMV driving record.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
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 frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50
pounds; occasional to frequent pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to hundred pounds;
frequent to constant bending, kneeling and stooping; manual dexterity required to operate
equipment safely; frequent to constant repetitive use of hands, shoulders, wrists and forearms
for extended periods of time while keying maintenance records into the computer and/or
working on equipment or vehicles; ability to operate motor vehicles and electric carts to test
drive and/or travel to and from a variety of locations on and off campus.
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 indoor auto shop environment; subject to intermittent contacts with and
interruptions by individuals in person and/or by phone; must work while wearing protective
gloves, goggles, and/or steel toed footwear; subject to equipment and chemical hazards, heat,
fumes 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 during day
and/or evening hours on an as-needed basis at any College location.
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