7F06
+ +PAY RANGE: 23
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FLEET +MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER
+ +(Body +Repair)
+ +(Mechanical +Repair)
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GENERAL DEFINITION
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This is supervisory +level auto body repair or mechanical repair work supervising a staff of skilled +and semi-skilled technicians, trades workers and related support personnel +engaged in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of automotive vehicles +and their related equipment and components. Employees in the Mechanical Repair +Specialty plan, assign, and review subordinates' maintenance and repair work to +ensure the proper and safe operation of vehicles assigned for City departmental +use. Employees in the Body Repair specialty inspect vehicles damaged in +accidents, compile detailed estimates of required repairs and may prepare cost +estimates for Risk Management to recover losses. Work includes training, +instructing and guiding subordinate personnel in proper vehicle equipment +repair, maintenance and inspection methods, techniques and procedures. Work +involves conditions which can only partially be controlled, some physical +effort, possible exposure to adverse weather conditions, working in tiring +positions and the occasional lifting of heavy material. Significant to the +work for positions in the Body Repair specialty is using Windows-based computer +systems and software designed to measure upper and lower body in performing job +duties. Diagnosing malfunctioning vehicles and equipment and determining, +through inspection and computerized diagnostic techniques, the extent of +maintenance and/or repair required are significant aspects of the work. Work +is performed under the general supervision of a fleet maintenance superior.
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ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
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1. +Positions must supervise the +maintenance and repair activities of a staff of Heavy Duty Vehicle Maintenance +Technicians and/or Automotive Maintenance Technicians.
+ +2. +Positions in this class in the +Mechanical Repair specialty must supervise full performance automotive trades +workers engaged in all aspects of the auto repair trade and all related +mechanical repairs.
+ +3. +Positions in this class in the +Body Repair specialty must assess vehicles damaged in accidents and must +supervise full performance automotive trades workers engaged in all aspects of +the auto body repair trade.
+ +4. +Positions in this class must +assist and provide technical advice to subordinate trades workers.
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TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
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ALL SPECIALTIES:
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Performs supervisory +level auto body repair or mechanical repair work in the area of specialization +supervising a staff of skilled and semi-skilled technicians, trades workers and +related support personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of a wide +variety of automotive vehicles and their related equipment and components in +the Office of Fleet Management.
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BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY
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Inspects City vehicles +damaged in accidents; determines whether vehicle has past auto body repair +record; prepares repair work order, detailing parts most likely to be damaged, +and material and parts needed for the repair; consults manuals or the internet +to estimate costs; calculates cost of materials for the repair; estimates time +for work completion; calculates cost of labor based on estimated time for work +completion; calculates total repair cost; compares total repair cost with past +repair costs to determine feasibility of work; may work with insurance +companies and City departments to recover losses.
+ +Plans, assigns and +reviews the work of subordinate trades workers engaged in inspecting vehicles, +replacing mechanical components and body parts and repainting vehicles; visits +subordinate trades workers at work sites to ensure work progress; determines the +most appropriate method for work; assists and provides technical advice to +subordinate trades workers; maintains and ensures subordinates maintain a full +complement of tools necessary to perform assigned maintenance, repair and +inspection tasks; inspects completed repair work for conformance to trade +standards; may perform diagnostic tests on vehicle; performs repairs and paints +as necessary.
+ +Prepares a variety of +statistical reports; prepares requisitions for supplies and parts needed for +repair; prepares status report of each vehicle repaired; compiles list of +vehicles condemned due to extensive damage or overhead cost; prepares +subordinates' attendance and performance reports.
+ +Contacts and negotiates +with vendors to ascertain availability of various auto parts and accessories, +and to stay informed of innovations and safety standards applicable in the +automotive trade; contacts various City agencies and departments for pick-up of +repaired vehicle and status report of vehicle.
+ +Performs related work as +required.
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MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY
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Plans, assigns, and +reviews the work of automotive maintenance personnel engaged in the repair, +maintenance and inspection of a wide variety of vehicles and related equipment +including trucks, trailers, fire apparatus, automobiles, tractors, cranes, construction, +agricultural, snow, ice, emergency and marine equipment and their related +mechanical, electrical, electronic, aerial, hydraulic, pneumatic and +computerized systems; inspects disabled vehicles to ascertain the cause of +malfunctioning and determines the extent of repair work necessary; assigns work +to subordinates ensuring timely and efficient completion of maintenance and +repair work; checks work in progress to make certain that subordinates perform +work properly and completely; points out problems and discrepancies in work +performance and instructs as to the proper correctional methods, techniques and +procedures; verifies proper vehicle repair and maintenance work upon completion +to ensure adherence to work instructions and standard maintenance and repair +requirements; ensures maintained and repaired vehicles undergo trial runs to +verify proper operation for use by departmental personnel.
+ +Supervises vehicle +maintenance and repair work such as but not limited to the replacement and +repair of transmissions, differentials, and rear axle assembles, the +installation and repair of hydraulic controls, the removal, disassembly, repair +and replacement of all types of internal combustion and electric engines and +the repair and repainting of damaged trucks and auto bodies; oversees analyses +and diagnoses of vehicle equipment malfunctions, including electronic and +computerized fuel injection systems and performs such work when necessary; +utilizes and supervises the utilization of computerized equipment to perform analyses +and diagnoses on malfunctioned vehicles.
+ +Schedules subordinate +technical staff to inspect city-owned automotive equipment for the purpose of +determining the extent of preventive and corrective maintenance and repair +requirements and the preparation of estimated repair costs; reviews estimates to +verify feasibility of repairs with regard to cost and to insure warranty +coverage and repairs; maintains files and records on equipment, repairs, +warranties and repair histories; recommends procedures to resolve difficult +inspection and warranty problems; reviews contracted repair work for +conformance to industry standards.
+ +Researches automotive +malfunctions and problems utilizing internet trade sites and trade journals and +publications; identifies various possible solutions and instructs subordinates +to initiate corrective action; contacts manufacturers to discuss equipment +problems and operations; assesses results of computerized diagnosis and +inspections and determines possible corrective measures.
+ +Supervises employees +engaged in fuel dispensation, tire removal and repair and other automotive +maintenance activities of a semi-skilled and/or routine nature.
+ +Maintains and ensures +subordinates maintain a full complement of tools necessary to perform assigned +maintenance, repair and inspection tasks; prepares requisitions for materials, +supplies and equipment and other reports as required by supervisor; engages in +direct contact with vendors to expedite the acquisition of materials, supplies +and equipment; may receive and distribute parts to subordinates as needed; +maintains and verifies records of parts used, work performed, employees' time +and other routine records; supervises and participates in state safety and +emission control license inspections on assigned vehicles utilizing +computerized diagnostic equipment.
+ +Develops and implements +procedures used in the maintenance, repair and inspection of automotive +vehicles; supervises a preventive maintenance program over assigned +departmental vehicles; supervises the maintenance and repair of garage and +facility equipment in order to maintain safe and efficient working conditions +in the garage; utilizes computerized program applications to access database +information relating to vehicle maintenance and repair information.
+ +Performs highly skilled +work in the repair and adjustment of equipment when difficult or unusual +problems are encountered; participates in snow operations during emergencies.
+ +Performs related work as +required.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND +ABILITIES
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KNOWLEDGE OF:
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ALL SPECIALTIES:
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· +the methods, materials, tools and +standard practices of the automotive maintenance trade
+ +· +the occupational hazards and +safety precautions of the automotive maintenance trade
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BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY
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· +methods and techniques used to +determine extent of auto body damage and repair work required while utilizing +computer systems
+ +· +Windows based computer system and +measuring software designed to measure automotive upper and lower body.
+ +· +painting and mixing procedures
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MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY
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· +the methods, techniques and +procedures utilized to maintain and repair all types of vehicle equipment and +their related mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, aerial +and computerized components.
+ +· +the methods, techniques and +procedures involved in inspecting, analyzing and diagnosing vehicle equipment +which includes engine analyzers, dynameters, oscilloscopes, hydraulic test +equipment, complex computer diagnostic equipment, and computer software programs
+ +· +the operation, maintenance and +repair of vehicle mechanical, electrical, electronic, aerial, hydraulic, +pneumatic, and computerized components and integrated systems
+ +· +the methods and techniques used to +make estimates of materials, supplies and costs necessary for vehicle repair
+ +· +the methods and techniques used to +make damage estimates on vehicles due to accident, fire, vandalism and/or +related causes
+ +· +the principles of operation of +internal combustion engines including diesel engines
+ +· +the utilization of computerized +equipment used in the diagnoses of vehicle component malfunctions and in safety +and emission control inspections
+ +· +the principles utilized in reading +and interpreting schematics, such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, +aerial, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized systems
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SKILL IN:
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ALL SPECIALTIES:
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· +locating, adjusting and repairing +defects in vehicle equipment
+ +· +the use and care of tools employed +in the automotive maintenance trade
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BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY:
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· +the use of plasma cutters, +electric, gas and squeeze type inverted resistance welding and brazing +equipment
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MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY:
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· +the operation of various types of +automotive equipment
+ +· +conducting diagnosis of vehicle +equipment malfunctions
+ +· +the use and operation of +diagnostic equipment
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ABILITY TO:
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ALL SPECIALTIES:
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· +plan, assign, supervise and review +the work of skilled and semi-skilled personnel engaged in the maintenance and +repair of a variety of automotive vehicles and related equipment
+ +· +make estimates of time and +materials and to prepare statistical reports
+ +· +supervise and train automotive +trades workers in new procedures and equipment
+ +· +establish and maintain effective +working relationships with City officials and associates
+ +· +prepare and keep labor, parts and +related shop records
+ +· +use and maintain tools and repair +equipment
+ +· +communicate effectively both +verbally and in writing
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BODY REPAIR +SPECIALTY:
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· +use and understand Windows based +computerized systems
+ +· +understand the job related +occupational hazards and safety precautions of the auto body repair trade
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MECHANICAL +REPAIR SPECIALTY:
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· +prepare, read and interpret simple +schematics for various automotive systems such as hydraulic, pneumatic, +electrical, mechanical and computerized systems
+ +· +learn the utilization of +computerized program applications and internet resources to access various data +base information relating to vehicle maintenance and repair/diagnose automotive +problems and to test repaired equipment
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MINIMUM +ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The +following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards +which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications +submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and +experience requirements as approved on 4/24.)
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ALL SPECIALTIES:
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EDUCATION:
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Equivalent to completion +of the twelfth school grade.
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AND
+ +GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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Four years of experience +in the automotive trade in the area of specialization.
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AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
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BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY:
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Two +years of full performance journeyman level experience in auto body repair work.
+ +MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY:
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Two years of experience +in the automotive mechanic trade at the full performance journeyman level, +diagnosing, maintaining and repairing automotive vehicles and related +equipment.
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OR
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Any equivalent +combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the +Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described +above.
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NOTE:
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1. +Training in a post high school +approved automotive trade school curriculum for a minimum of six months up to a +maximum of one year can be equated on a month-by-month basis for the general +experience requirement.
+ +2. +Current certification by the +National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the automobile or +medium/heavy truck specialty areas may be substituted for the general +experience requirement.
+ +3. +Possession of a bachelor's degree +in Automotive Technology may be substituted for the general experience +requirement on a year for year basis.
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PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to physically +perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a +position in this class.
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR +CERTIFICATES
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Possession of a valid proper class motor +vehicle operators license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior +to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fleet Maintenance Team +Leader.
+ +Possession of a valid +proper class (CDL class A) motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the +Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of appointment as a Fleet Maintenance Team Leader.
+ +Possession of valid +proper class official safety inspection license and a valid emissions control +license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and +during tenure of employment as a Fleet Maintenance Team Leader.
+ +Employees will be +required to obtain any license or certification by federal, state or municipal +mandate if required by work assignment.
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Class Established +- 1/53
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 2/06
+ +Ad. Board - 6/06
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 7/08
+ +Ad. Board -8/08
+ +Spec. Revision and Consolidation +with 7F18:
+ +CSC 3/19
+ +Ad Board 4/19
+ +Change in Pay Rate:
+ +CSC 4/19
+ +Ad Board 5/19
+ +Change in Pay Rate:
+ +CSC 6/23
+ +Ad Board 7/23
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC 2/24
+ +Ad Board 4/24
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