MECHANIC (HYDRAULICS)

Code: 02444 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs a variety of skilled mechanical tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems used in motor vehicles and/or automotive construction equipment; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Disassembles, repairs, tests, and troubleshoots hydraulic systems.
• Disassembles hydraulic assembles, discards parts scheduled for replacement, and cleans reusable parts.
• Replaces parts or reworks defective parts by honing/lapping as required or routes parts to other shops for rework after visually or tactually examining surfaces for scratches that might later cause internal or external leakage.
• Assembles and adjusts to obtain fit to bearings, and adjusts stop rings, shims, retainers, and alignment as required.
• Sets up and operates hydraulic test stand or other equipment to test components for internal and external leakage, and sequential operation and fluid flow rates for specified pressures and lengths of time.
• Checks solenoids, potentiometers, and motors for electrical continuity.
• Tests hydraulic pumps by making break-in-run to seat pistons and cylinders and then makes functional flow tests under time or pressures specified in technical orders.
• Troubleshoots items and makes adjustments necessary to eliminate malfunctions discovered, and to meet requirements of technical specifications.
• May also repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines.
• In the garage and in the field, does mechanical work on motorized equipment including specialized trash trucks, street sweepers, and compactors.
• Performs work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems, in sweeper and conveyor systems, in stabilization, parking, and dumping systems, and in cylinders, valves, and solenoid systems.
• Welds and replaces body steel, packing blades, and cutting edges.
• When necessary performs a variety of other automotive repair and maintenance tasks on a variety of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and uses equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related unit.

Requirements

<b>TRAINING</b>

Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of engines and hydraulic systems.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of hydraulic principles, the physical principles governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases).
• Knowledge of systems and equipment used in maintaining and checking hydraulic equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of basic information sources, technical orders, and other applicable publications and forms.
• Ability to hook up and operate a hydraulic test stand to perform dynamic static pressure tests and pump performance tests.
• Ability to make electrical tests of components in hydraulic systems.
• Ability to plan work sequence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, manufacturers' specification manuals, parts supply books, and blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to isolate and diagnose the cause of malfunctions, and make necessary adjustment or repair.
• Ability to use hand tools, jigs, and special tools and instruments.
• Ability to prepare records of work modifications and other required documents accompanying components or systems.
• Ability to assemble parts to specified tolerance and modifying assemblies to tolerance, aligning, and adjusting to meet technical specifications relating to modifications.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as outlined above.

An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in one of the following specialties from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for the formal training: A-1 Engine Repair, A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A-8 Engine Performance.

The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the appointing authority.

In accordance with Federal regulation 82:40, appointees responsible for the repair or servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners are required to possess and maintain a valid certification as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-46.8, appointees responsible for performing the emissions inspections on diesel-powered vehicles will be required to successfully complete a course of Instruction on Diesel Emission Inspection provided through the Appointing Authority. Appointees may be required to successfully complete re-training.

In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation 29 CFR 1910.178(l) (1), appointees responsible for the operation of industrial trucks (powered forklifts) will be required to obtain and maintain a current certification as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator issued by the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Appointees may be required to successfully complete re-training.

In accordance with N.J.A.C 13:20-45.16, appointees responsible for performing emissions repairs to gasoline-fueled vehicles will be required to successfully complete the Emissions Technical Educational Program, and maintain a current certification as an Emissions Repairer Technician.

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.17, appointees responsible for performing inspections to motor vehicles will be required to successfully complete the training and maintain a current certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector.

Appointees responsible for repairing or servicing motor vehicles equipped for alternate fuel will be required to successfully complete training and obtain an Alternate Fuel Certification. Appointees who possess an ASE Certification in Alternate Fuel are considered to have met this requirement.

Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of suspension/steering systems are required to possess and maintain an Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Suspension and Steering.

Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of brakes are required to possess and maintain a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Brake Repairs.

Appointees may also be required to obtain ASE certifications in Engine Repair A-1 and Engine Performance A-8.