MECHANICS HELPER

Code: 02456@ Local Non-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 direct supervision, assists and works closely with a mechanic involved in performing varied mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized equipment; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• May assist in the overhaul, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of varied types of motors and mechanical and motorized equipment.
• Helps tear down and assemble engines, transmissions, and other component parts.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance inspections.
• Oils and lubricates equipment.
• Performs all types of tire repair and service in the shop or field.
• Completes minor preventative maintenance and other minor service and inspections on all department equipment in the shop or field.
• Completes service forms and reports.
• Maintains simple records.
• Acts as a service station attendant and does related work in lubricating equipment, and dispensing fuel and oil and other supplies.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

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 standard tools, materials, methods, practice, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in mechanical repair work.
• Ability to use and learn the use and proper care and adjustment of common tools used in the trade.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions and to learn quickly from instructions and from demonstrations.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. 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.

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.