Purpose/Description

The Equipment Repair Specialist 2 perform a wide variety of mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy equipment, heavy trucks, pumps and compressors. Master mechanics repair virtually any system on the vehicle or equipment.

Required Knowledge
- Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Engineering and Technology-Must be able to read and understand equipment repair manuals. English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
Required Tasks
- Major Duties:
  - Repair equipment (shop specific)
  - Diagnose equipment
  - Place parts order
  - Maintain work area
  - Test drive vehicles.
- Test components and systems using equipment such as engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes.
- Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings and other potentially troublesome areas.
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune- ups.
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
- Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
- Operate Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Operate various equipment and vehicles to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
- Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

Educational Requirements
- Certification in five (5) Automobile or Heavy Truck Mechanic licensing areas
- Master Mechanic certification required within five (5) months of appointment (State of Michigan and /or A.S.E. only)
- Valid Driver’s License
Experience Requirements
- At least two (2) years full-time paid experience in repair and maintenance of automobiles and heavy equipment (training at a certified technical school may be counted as experience);