Purpose/Description The Equipment Repair Specialist 2 perform a wide variety of mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy equipment, heavy trucks, pumps and compressors. Master mechanics repair virtually any system on the vehicle or equipment. • Required Knowledge • Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance. • Engineering and Technology-Must be able to read and understand equipment repair manuals. English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. • Required Tasks • Major Duties: • Repair equipment (shop specific) • Diagnose equipment • Place parts order • Maintain work area • Test drive vehicles. • Test components and systems using equipment such as engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices. • Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes. • Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings and other potentially troublesome areas. • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune- ups. • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors. • Rewire electrical or electronic systems. • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. • Operate Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Operate various equipment and vehicles to demonstrate function or malfunction. • Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components. • Service vehicles to maintain functionality. • Educational Requirements • Certification in five (5) Automobile or Heavy Truck Mechanic licensing areas • Master Mechanic certification required within five (5) months of appointment (State of Michigan and /or A.S.E. only) • Valid Driver’s License • Experience Requirements • At least two (2) years full-time paid experience in repair and maintenance of automobiles and heavy equipment (training at a certified technical school may be counted as experience);