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CITY OF COLTON LEAD EQUIPMENT MECHANIC DEFINITION: DRAFT Under the general supervision of the Equipment Maintenance Manager, performs the full array of duties assigned to the Equipment Mechanic series including the inspection and minor and major repair of all mechanical and power driven equipment and automobiles; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties, assist in the training of less experienced mechanics; and assumes responsibility for maintaining work areas. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Lead Equipment Mechanic is the advanced journey level class within the Equipment Mechanic series with responsibility of overseeing the work performed by Mechanics within the Automotive Shop, this is a working position SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises technical and functional supervision over journey level and semi -personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Assist the Equipment Maintenance Manager in complying with DOT Inspections and completion of all necessary paperwork. • Lead, train and assist journey level and semi -skilled mechanics; assign work to mechanics; assist the Equipment Maintenance Manager in the day-to-day supervision activities. • Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks and a variety of diesel and gasoline -powered maintenance and heavy equipment. • Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for City automobiles and heavy equipment; weld, braze, cut, shape and fasten metal parts; fabricate and weld hydraulic lines, vehicle frames, chassis and exhaust systems. • Use welding equipment, drill presses, metal brakes, metal shears, lathes, grinders and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work. • Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches and heavy equipment hydraulic equipment. • Tune up engines, replace electrical and electronic parts and clean and adjust fuel systems. • Replace or repair faulty parts, including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment. • Diagnose and repair electrical and computerized automotive systems. • Prepare and replace such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights and switches. • Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials. • Conduct monthly safety meeting • Oversee smog certification records on City owned vehicles and insure that all smog certifications are completed in a timely manner.