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~ITY OF iANfAANA GARAGE FOREMAN DEFINITION Under direction, supervises and coordinates the activities involved in the main- tenanca and repair of automotive, construction and other mechanical equipment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, schedules, lays out, assigns and supervises the work of mechanics and other skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the maintenance, overhaul, repair and modification of automotive, heavy-duty construction and other mech- aHical equipment; sets operating procedures and production standards; instructs, trains and evaluates work performance of assigned personnel; interprets organi- zational policy to subordinates and enforces safety regulations; makes initial equipment inspections in difficult cases and diagnoses trouble; estimates repair costs, incluuing parts, materials and labor; inspects work in progress and upon completion; analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems; initiates or reco~mmends personnel actions and receives and responds · to employee grievances; insures employees are prpperly supplied with materials, special tools and equipment; requisitions needed parts, tools and supplies; super- vises maintenance of garage facilities, including machinery and equipment; main- tains standard shop records and prepares routine reports; assists in handling administrative functions, such as coordinating equipment maintenance activities with other departments; recorm~ends measures to improve operating methods and procedures, manpower and equipment utilizations working conditions, etc.; assumes duties of higher level supervisor in the letter's absence; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS Supervision and limited administrative duties are the primary responsibilities of an employee in this class. Work is performed with considerable independence %rlthin the framework of policies and objectives established by an administrative superior who reviews work through reports, conferences and evaluation of results obtained. HECO~NDED MINIMUM qUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school and three years' full-time experience as a journeyman equipment mechanic including one year in a supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorou~l knowledge of: the theory and principles of mechanics of the internal combustion engine, gear boxes, chassis and parts; the construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of diversified automotive equipment; of tools, equip- merit, materials and procedures for the performance of the duties of the position, which includes grinders, drills, reamers, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines, valve refacing and seat grinding tools. Ability to: plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinates and to make efficieDt use of labor and materials at the disposal of the garage; keep stock and performance records and prepare reports; instruct subordinates in tho safe and proper operation of shop equipment. Special Requirement: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.