CC Resolution 10768
RESOLUTION NO. 10768
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, The City Manager is required by Section 2.12.030 of the Campbell Municipal
code to prepare and submit to the City Council recommendations for the reorganization
of offices, departments, and positions which are considered to be in the best interest of
efficient, effective and economical conduct of the municipal services provided by the City;
and
WHEREAS, Title 2, Section 2.16.020 of the Campbell Municipal Code provides that the
City Council may, from time to time, by resolution, change the compensation of
employees of said City, and may, by resolution, adopt salary and wage scales; and
WHEREAS, a review has been conducted; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the current Classification and Salary Plan is needed to
meet the requirements of Municipal Code Section 2.12.030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby approve the recommendations for the new class specification of Mechanic
1/11 (Attachment 2) as outlined in the Council Report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June 2007, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Kennedy, Low, Burr, Furtado
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hernandez
APPROVED:
~b~~~or
ATTEST:
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk
Attachment 2
CITY OF CAMPBELL
MECHANIC 1/11
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a wide range of mechanical work in the inspection,
diagnosis, servicing and repair of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment; and to
do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Mechanic I:
This is the entry level class in the Mechanic series. Incumbents typically have a minimum of
one year experience under immediate supervision while learning job duties. As experience is
gained, a wider variety of duties is performed.
Mechanic II:
This is the full journey level class within the Mechanic series. This class is distinguished from
Mechanic I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level
receive only occasional instruction nor assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are
fully aware of the operation procedures and polices within the work unit. Advancement from
Mechanic I to Mechanic II may occur after one year at the maximum salary step for Mechanic I
and with the recommendation of the department head.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cleans, washes and services motorized equipment; lubricates automotive equipment;
inspects, services and makes minor repairs to batteries, tires, electrical systems, brakes,
radiators, etc., and reports the need for further repairs; operates gasoline pump; keeps rolling
stock supplied with fuel, oil, grease and water; maintains fuel, lubrication and maintenance
records; sweeps and cleans shop and maintains it in an orderly condition; obtains and keeps
records for parts. Services and repairs cars, trucks, street sweepers, tractors, air
compressors, cement mixers, loaders and other automotive equipment; makes minor
adjustments; adjusts clutches; checks wheel alignment; changes and charges batteries; fixes
lights; straightens fenders and dents; overhauls and tests generators; tunes up motors using
testing equipment; inspects tires and other auto parts; makes emergency field repairs; keeps
records; makes reports; uses independent judgment as to method of repair after receiving a
complaint with respect to the operating condition of a given piece of equipment; assists in
cleanup of shop areas; performs established preventative maintenance inspections and
repairs on all types of gas, diesel and alternative fuel, heavy, light, construction and special
equipment; performs complete major and minor tune-ups; performs inspections and
diagnosis on a variety of equipment and verifies sources of problems or failures based on
vehicle condition, driver complaints, visual observations and/or test equipment indicators;
repairs all types of auxiliary systems including, but not limited to: transmission, differentials,
carburetors, distributors, electrical, steering, hydraulics, exhaust, brakes, wiring, cooling, racks,
axles, and other major heavy equipment components; road tests vehicles and certifies
mechanical work to ensure they are in safe running condition.
Attachment 2
CITY OF CAMPBELL
MECHANIC I & MECHANIC II
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Mechanic I:
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade plus one year of service station or garage work
experience. The one year experience requirement may be substituted by one year of post-
secondary course work relating to automotive maintenance and repair including some practical
course work involving equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of:
Lubricating materials, tools and devices; tire maintenance and repair; common automotive
parts and supplies; standard mechanic's tools and equipment; methods and techniques for
maintaining maintenance and supply records.
Ability to:
Perform routine service and repair to automotive equipment.
Possession of:
Valid California Driver's License.
Mechanic II:
In addition to the qualifications for Mechanic I:
Knowledge of:
Preventive maintenance principles and inspection techniques~ the standard practices,
methods, tools and equipment of the trade; the principles of gasoline and diesel engines; the
hazards and safety precautions of the trade. (OSHA)
Ability to:
Perform journey-level work involving the service and repair of automotive and mechanical
equipment; demonstrate skill in the use of tools and equipment employed in motor repair and
adjustments, and in locating and adjusting defects in motorized equipment; work
independently.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, plus three years of journey-level experience.
One year of directly related post-secondary course work may be substituted for one year of the
experience requirement.
Est: 4/07