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STATE OF CALIFORNIA•DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION <br /> POSITION DUTY STATEMENT <br /> PM-0924(REV 7/2014) <br /> CLASSIFICATION TITLE OFFICE/BRANCH/SECTION <br /> Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker Division of Equipment/Maintenance & Repair/Shop_/32_ <br /> WORKING TITLE POSITION NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE <br /> Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker 932-0 -6831- <br /> As a valued member of the Caltrans team, you make it possible for the Department to provide a safe, sustainable, <br /> integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability. Caltrans is a performance- <br /> driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new <br /> challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork. <br /> GENERAL STATEMENT: <br /> In a shop environment, under the direction of a Caltrans (CT)Highway Mechanic Supervisor, acting in a lead capacity to a <br /> group of CT Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Automobile Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices, makes accident damage <br /> estimates and job orders on incoming jobs, assigns jobs, checks work, gives instructions, aids with difficult mechanical <br /> problems, and performs hands-on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repairing and servicing of automobiles, <br /> trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, spray equipment, loaders, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and <br /> gasoline engines and similar equipment used in the Caltrans fleet. Completes various repair records and reports, uses <br /> computer equipment to input and retrieve data and does other related work. Incumbent will assume responsibility for <br /> reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, equipment and facilities. Must possess a valid class C <br /> driver's license. <br /> TYPICAL DUTIES: <br /> Percentage Job Description <br /> Essential(E)/Marginal(M)1 <br /> M Takes in and schedules repair work, estimates completion dates, makes accident and repair <br /> estimates and shop job orders, assigns and checks work, arranges for and inspects commercial <br /> repairs, helps with difficult mechanical problems, promotes safety standards and security of shop <br /> tools and repair parts, checks mechanics paper work for accuracy and makes recommendations to <br /> supervisor regarding employee training and performance. <br /> M Does computer input and retrieval of job orders,time, shop job order detail reports, preventive <br /> maintenance scheduling, etc.; completes various repair records and paperwork; provides operator <br /> and mechanic training when necessary. <br /> M Diagnoses problems, makes repairs, and performs major overhauls on gas and diesel engines, <br /> transmissions, final drives, brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems, suspension and steering <br /> components, etc. <br /> M Performs scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication services on all types of <br /> automotive and heavy equipment; i.e., loaders, graders. <br /> M Assembles, modifies, and fabricates equipment and components, does various types of welding, <br /> prepares equipment for painting, and paints equipment. <br /> M Pressure washes equipment, changes tires, prepares equipment for sale, performs minor building <br /> repairs, does shop housekeeping, and properly disposes of hazardous waste. <br /> 1 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are the core duties of the position that cannot be reassigned. <br /> MARGINAL FUNCTIONS are the minor tasks of the position that can be assigned to others. <br /> SUPERVISION OR GUIDANCE EXERCISED OVER OTHERS <br /> Acts as Leadworker to a crew of journey level mechanics, helpers, apprentices, laborers, service assistants or other <br /> employees. <br /> ADA NOtIC2 For individuals with sensory disabilities,this document is available in alternate formats. For information,call (916)445-1233, <br /> TTY 711,or write to Records and Forms Management,1120 N Street,MS-89,Sacramento,CA 95814. <br />