POSITION SUMMARY:
The Service
Writer diagnoses mechanical problems and writes repair orders, performs,
mechanical work as required on the shop floor, supervises the garage in the
absence of the foreman. This is skilled
work involving extensive experience as an automotive mechanic. As an employee in this class, the incumbent
will determine the repair work needed on a vehicle through diagnosis, road
testing, etc. and write a work order for repair. This position performs mechanical work as
required and gives assistance to automotive mechanics, trades helper, and
service mechanics. This incumbent will
exercise independent judgment when recommending prioritizing of all garage work
to the Garage Coordinator. Supervision
is exercised over automotive mechanics, trades helpers and service
attendants. The incumbent is under the
general supervision of the Automotive Foreman II.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Diagnoses
mechanical problems and writes repair orders;
Performs
mechanical work as required on the shop floor on a daily basis;
Gives
assistance to automotive mechanics, trades helper, and service mechanics;
Oversees
the garage operation in the absence of the foreman; and
Performs
related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable
mechanical diagnostic skills;
Thorough
knowledge of the standard practices and tools of the automotive mechanical
trade;
Thorough
knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel engines;
Thorough
knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
Ability
to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;
Ability
to make simple arithmetical computations or tabulations;
Ability
to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems;
Skill
in the use and care of hand and machine tools employed in motor repair and
adjustment work;
Ability
to plan, layout and supervise the work of automotive mechanics, trades helpers
and automotive service attendants;
Skills
in adjusting defects in automotive equipment;
Mechanical
aptitude; Needs hands-on-experience in the use of the Faster Fleet Management
System; and
Ability
to review/edit and make corrections (accountability of parts, mechanics time, etc.)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Extensive
experience as automotive mechanic and completion of a high school course,
supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade; or any
equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor
Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current
points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result
of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education
vehicle. Possession of a Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P"
(Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain
within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of
obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A"
with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake)
preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly
encouraged.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.