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SUPERVISING MECHANIC DIESEL

Code: 06725 Local Competitive

To land Supervising Mechanic Diesel in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.

To be eligible you bring 4 years of relevant experience and a valid NJ driver's license.

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Supervising Mechanic Diesel is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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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, supervises and works with employees involved in the maintenance and repair of various types of motor vehicles and mechanical equipment powered by diesel engines, working with various machine and hand tools; does related work as required.

Examples of work

  • Supervises and works with employees performing mechanical work on automobiles, trucks with other motorized and mechanical equipment powered by diesel engines, including road construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Supervises and performs work involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of motors, fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, steering systems and instruments.
  • May act in the capacity of driver or operator.
  • May do welding of various types and simple blacksmithing.
  • Obtains, stores, records, safeguards and properly uses equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Maintains records and files.
  • Generates accurate and informative reports.
  • 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.

Requirements

<b>TRAINING</b>

Successful completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of diesel engines.

License

Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of various types of diesel motors and their operation.
  • Knowledge of motor failure, diagnosing and repair.
  • Knowledge of tools, and equipment used in tearing motors down, installing new parts, reassembling motors, testing motors, brakes, lights, and other parts of vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to analyze mechanical problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
  • Ability to do mechanical work in the garage and field.
  • Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Ability to keep necessary records and files
  • 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 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.

Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for the formal training indicated above.

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.

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.