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CITY OF SANTA ANA EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I DEFINITION Under supervision, performs semi-skilled and limited skilled work in assisting journeyman level mechanics in the repair and maintenance of more complex com- ponents of heavy automotive equipment and personally repairs and maintains small motorized equipment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Inspects motorcycles, chain saws, lawnmowers and similar small motorized equipment to determine extent of necessary repair; repairs and adjusts internal combustion engines, transmission, differentials, mechanical linkage, ignitions, electrical, fuel and cooling systems; makes and installs rotor and gutter brooms; adjusts brakes; answers road calls, making minor adjustments or repairs, or towing disabled vehicles to repair shop; assists journeyman level mechanics in disassembling or assembling motors and accessory parts or in other major repair work; observes safety regula- tions; as experience is gained, works with increasing independence on less complex or familiar assignments; performs related duties'as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS An employee in this class performs limited skilled mechanical work on small motor- ized equipment and assists journeyman equipment mechanics with major repair work on large, more complex equipment. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Completion of tenth grade and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of light automotive and small motorized mechanical equipment or any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of: the assembly, adjustment, maintenance and overhaul of a wide variety of small motorized mechanical equipment; machine and hand tools used in mechanical repair, work. Skill in: use of machine and hand tools involved in servicing and repairing mechanical equipment; oiling, greasing and other servicing activities on mechanical equipment. Ability to: perform heavy physical work; follow oral and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of a set of mechanic hand tools. Must possess a valid California Class "A" Installers and Adjusters License at the end of the probation period.