This position is in the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works (DPW)., Fleet Management Administration.  This position is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs to equipment assigned to various shop areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a senior equipment mechanic of an assigned shop training junior mechanics and performing the following duties:  Repairs, rebuilds, overhauls and maintains a variety of light, medium, heavy and specialty equipment.  Performs repairs on brakes, exhaust, transmission, air conditioning, fuel, hydraulic and electrical and computerized systems.

Performs special repairs such as welding and metal cutting.  Performs other repair and maintenance services to District Fleet assets.  Operates mobile repair truck to make repairs on work sites or roadway.  Uses various diagnostic and testing tools to perform assigned duties.

Qualifications and Education

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of four years of automotive equipment maintenance experience. Work that primarily requires physical effort and ability to perform the duties of the position as listed below:

• ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.;

• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic);

• Use of Measuring Instruments;

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading);

• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment; and

• Troubleshooting