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Motor Equipment Operator Mechanic – City Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Adopted: 10/15/80 Amended: 5/4/91; 4/23/93; 5/17/94; 10/26/94; 4/17/02; 6/25/10 MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/MECHANIC DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for performing skilled automotive repair and maintenance. The incumbent is also responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment. This class differs from that of Motor Equipment Operator as the Motor Equipment Operator/Mechanic routinely performs skilled automotive repairs which is not normally a work responsibility of the Motor Equipment Operator. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Head Mechanic. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Operates a dump truck to haul material such as gravel, sand, dirt, and brush; Operates a backhoe to dig holes and trenches; Operates a sweeper to clean the streets; Operates a loader to load trucks with materials such as dirt, brush, and gravel; Operates a sewer rodder to maintain sewers; Operates a grader to grade dirt and plow snow; Operates a roller to roll asphalt; Operates a pick-up truck to perform a variety of tasks such as transporting materials, supplies, and equipment; Repairs or replaces parts such as brakes, water pumps, starters, oil pumps, wheel bearings, and alternators; Works on large and small engines; Installs exhaust systems on motor equipment; Installs and repairs all traffic signs; Applies markings for all road striping, directional traffic arrows and stop bars; Applies and maintains markings for all public parking areas; Maintains all traffic signals in the City; Maintains event banners and decorative for the City; Responsible for emergency tree removal during storms; Prepares routine maintenance and repair records; May perform semi-skilled welding and/or cutting on equipment; May perform semi-skilled labor to assist in the routine maintenance of small equipment; May be involved in the City tree removal program; May supervise subordinate employees. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the methods, tools, terminology, and safety procedures of the automotive repair trade; Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, sewer rodder, and various other types of motor equipment; Working knowledge of the methods, tools, terminology, and safety procedures of welding and cutting; ---PAGE BREAK--- Motor Equipment Operator Mechanic – City Page 2 I 2 Skilled in performing automotive maintenance and repair; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Ability to prepare routine written records and reports; Ability to perform manual labor; manual dexterity; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited two -year technical school or community college with an associate's degree or certificate in automotive technology or mechanics; OR Graduation from a high school technical or vocational program in automotive mechanics and one year of experience in an automotive repair shop performing minor repair and maintenance of automotive equipment under the supervision or direction of a lead/head automotive mechanic; OR Two years of experience in an automotive repair shop performing minor repair and maintenance of automotive equipment under the supervision or direction of a lead/head automotive mechanic: OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee. NOTE: NYS Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake approval is required.