POSITION DUTY STATEMENT
<br /> PM-0924(REV 7/2014)
<br /> KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS
<br /> Knowledge of:
<br /> Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in construction, assembly, overhaul, repair and adjustment of gasoline and
<br /> diesel powered automobiles, trucks, heavy construction and maintenance equipment; operating characteristics of the
<br /> equipment listed above; laws and regulations pertaining to the construction, operation, and repair of highway construction
<br /> and maintenance equipment, such as smog programs, crane and personnel hoist inspections, Biennial Inspection of
<br /> Terminals (BIT) and handling and disposal of hazardous materials; occupational safety and health policies and
<br /> procedures as defined in the Caltrans Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Code of Safe Practices; Equal
<br /> Employment Opportunity principles; industry preventive maintenance concepts;the Caltrans Preventive Maintenance
<br /> (PM) Program; and computer systems and electronic data collection systems and programs adequate to be successful in
<br /> learning the Fleet Management System (FMS).
<br /> Skill in:
<br /> Diagnosing malfunctioning equipment and determining corrective action to be taken; performing adjustments, repair,
<br /> overhaul and fabrication of Caltrans equipment; and tactfully interacting with people.
<br /> Ability to:
<br /> Inspect, diagnose, repair, assemble and fabricate automotive and heavy equipment; advise in the selection of parts;
<br /> estimate labor and repair costs; determine estimated completion dates; work safely in an equipment repair/assembly
<br /> environment (inside or outside in a variety of weather conditions); demonstrate leadership in shop and personnel safety;
<br /> perform welding; work from sketches and drawings; work in the field without direct supervision; verbally communicate,
<br /> read and write in the English language as required for successful job performance; operate various types of Caltrans
<br /> equipment for test purposes; drive moderate distances; plan and coordinate the work of other staff; act in a lead person
<br /> capacity; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; handle multiple priorities and exercise patience when
<br /> dealing with people; support and promote Caltrans' Equal Employment Opportunity concepts; learn the operation of the
<br /> computer system used for the FMS operating in the main frame and personal computer environment.
<br /> RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR
<br /> Inaccurate estimation of repairs or poor judgment in assigning priorities, making repairs, assembly of equipment and
<br /> checking completed work could result in damaged or unsafe equipment, costly re-work and excessive downtime. Unsafe
<br /> equipment could lead to injury to state employees or the general public, excessive equipment down time could cause the
<br /> operating departments to be unable to meet their workload requirements.
<br /> Incumbent is responsible for his/her actions, decisions, quality of completed work, and proper use of state time,
<br /> equipment and materials. Improper performance of duties and/or failure to adhere to established policies, procedures
<br /> and guidelines could lead to adverse action and possible termination.
<br /> This position has been designated as safety sensitive in accordance with Department of Personnel Administration Rules
<br /> 599.960 and 599.961. Use of alcohol and/or drugs that impede the employee's ability to perform his or her duties safely
<br /> and effectively could clearly endanger the health and safety of others, resulting in injury and or death.
<br /> PUBLIC AND INTERNAL CONTACTS
<br /> Low incidence of public contact, high incidence of internal contacts, contacts with maintenance and other operations
<br /> personnel and commercial repair establishments.
<br /> PHYSICAL, MENTAL,AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
<br /> Stand and walk on concrete flooring all day;frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, push, pull, reach, twist, lift, carry, and
<br /> climb; lift 20 lbs. repetitively, 20 -50 lbs.frequently to occasionally, over 50 lbs. very rarely, and up to 40 lbs. overhead
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