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CANAP� - DEPARTMENT /
BLUE �'�' - MA�oR . File NO.�'� •- ����
� � Council Resolution
Presented By �
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An administrative Resolution combining and replacing
certain titles and class specifications in the Civi.l
Service Rules.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and desirable to combine and replace �
certain titles and class specifications in the Civil Service Rules; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, t,hat the Civil Service Rules be amended in Section 6
thereof, under the heading "Manual and Maintenance" Group, by striking
out tlie titles of Car and Truck Serviceman in Grade 22; Heavy Equipment
Serviceman in Grade 27; and Mechanic Foreman--Water Department,
Fireman Mechanic Foreman, and Mechanic Foreman-Municipal Garage
in Grade 38; and by substituting in lieu tliereof, respecti±trely, the titles
of Vehicle Maintenance Worker (Light) in Grade 22, Vehicle Maintenance
Worker (Heavy) in Grade 27, and Ve�iicle Mechanic Supervisor i.n Grade 38;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Rules be furt,her amended
in Section 4g thereof, by striking out the class specifications for the titles of
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COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
[n Favor
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Adopted by Council: Date For Approve by C' ttorney
Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY
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Approved by 1�layor: Date _ Ap r ved by Mayor for ' sion to Council
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WH17E - CiTV CLERK " -
PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PAU L COUIICII
CANARV - DEPARTMENT File NO. ���r��`�
BLUE / - MAYOR ��-
� � Council Resolution
Presented By �
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
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Car and Truck Serviceman, Heavy Equipment Serviceman, Mechanic
Foreman--Water Department, Fireman Mechanic Foreman, and
Mechanic Foreman-Municipal Garage, and by substituting in lieu thereof,
in proper alphabetical order, the attached class specifications for the
titles of Vehicle Maintenance Worker (Light), Vehicle Maintenance Worker
(Heavy), and Vehicle Mechanic Supervisor.
Approved:
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Chairman
Civil Service Coxnmission
COU[VCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Butler PERSONNEL OFFICE
Houa [n Favor
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Levine _ V __ Against BY
Maddox
Showalter
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Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted bv��ouncil: Date
Ce,xCified Y• se � Council Secretary ` BY
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Title of class:
VEHFCLE MAINTENANCE WORKER (LIGHT)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs semi-skilled work in servicing,
washing and making minor adjustments and repairs of city vehicles;
and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the close supervision of a vehicle
maintenance supervisor.
Supervision Exercised: None. -
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions
in this class.
Greases automobiles, trucks and motorcycles; changes oil and oil filters;
resupplies vehicles wfth gasoline in the field.
Services, charges, removes and replaces batteries and tires in the shop
and the field.
Performs minor repairs or replaces belts, radiator hoses, thermos�ats,
windshield wiper equipment, sparkplugs, lights, fuses and flashers.
Washes and cleans vehicles and their engines.
Cleans and maintains shop, shop equipment and fire exhaust fans.
Operates tow truck to tow in disabled vehicles.
Operates shop service equipment including lifts, jacks and hoists.
Refuels fire equipment in emergency situations.
Makes and replaces main and gutter brooms on sweepers.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Workircg knowledge of vehicle servicing procedures.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in servicing vehicles.
Considerable skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment
used in the repair and overhauling of liglit vehicles.
MINIbiUM QUALIFICATIONS
One years' experience as a light vehicle maintenance worker. Must possess
a Class B Minnesota Driver's License.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE tiVORKER (HEAVY)
DESCRIPTIQN OF {VORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs semi-skilled work in servicing,
washing and making minor adjustments and repairs of city vehicles and
heavy equipment; and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the close supervision of a vehicle
maintenance supervisor.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions
in this class.;
Greases automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and heavy equipment including
graders, sweepers and tractor dozers; changes oil and oil filters;
resupplies vehicles with gasoline in the field.
Services, charges, removes and replaces batteries and tires in the shop
and the field.
Performs minor adjustments or replaces belts, radiator hoses, thermostats,
windshield wiper equipment, lights, fuses and flashers.
Washes and cleans vehicles and their engines.
Cleans and maintains shop, shop equipment and fire exhaust fans.
Operates tow truck ta tow in disabled vehicles.
Operates shop service equipment including lifts, jacks and hoists.
Refuels fire equipment in emergency situations.
Makes and replaces main and gu�ter brooms on sweepers.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of vehicle servicing procedures.
Considerable knowledge of toQls and equipment used in servicing vehicles.
Considerable skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment
used in the repair of light vehicles.
Working ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and
technical manuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATTOI3S
Two years' experience as a Vehicle Maintenance Worker (Light), Heavy
Equipment Operator or equivalent. Must possess a Class B Minnesota
Driver's License.
Title of class: '
VEHICLE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR �'"�'����
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs supervisory work directing the repair,
maintenance and servicing of cars, trucks and specialized equipment; and
performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general guidance and direction of the
division supervisor.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises general supervision over skilled an.d semi-
skilled workers.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Directs and inspects the work of inechanics and helpers in thP r��air,
maintenance and servicing of City vehicles and equipment such as trucks,
automobiles, construction equipment, fire apparatus, grounds maintenance
and forestry equipment and related equipment and accessories.
Purchases or renuests the purchase of parts, tools and supplies; partici-
pates in estimating supply and equipment needs.
Coordinates the work of skilled and semi-skilied vehicle maintenance
employees.
Plans, directs and participates in the development and modification of
vehicles and equipment to effect improvements or to meet new requirements.
Performs skilled mechanical work when necessary to alleviate work load or
to provide special expertise to a job.
Directs the fabrication of parts and tools.
Demonstrates the use of new materials and equipment.
Directs and participates in the inspection of new vehicles and equipment
for compliance with contract specifications.
Completes operating and work reports and maintains service records.
Asswnes the duties of the facility supervisor as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in vehicle
servicing, repair and maintenance.
. Considerable knowledge of procedures and techniques of servicing, repa�ring
and maintaining municipal vehicles.
Considerable skill in the safe use of hand and power tools used in the repair
and overhauling of vehicles.
Working ability to demonstrate work practices.
Considerable ability to supervise and set work priorities.
Considerable ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and
subordinates.
Considerable ability to understand and follow complex oral and written
instructions, technical manuals and parts catalogues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years' experience as a Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent. hiust possess
a Class B Minnesota Driver's License.
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� This Resolution will esta.blieh in fihe Graded Divisian under the Heading of
"Maaual a.nd Maintenan.ce" Group tl�.e titles and cla.ss specificatians for
�ehicle Main�tenance Worker (Light), Vehicle Mainter�ance �t�`orker (Heavy),
and Yehicle Mechanic Su.pervisor.
The new titles wilt combine and replace ti.tlee as follows:
New Tit1e s Old Tit1e s
Ve�iicle Maintenance Worker (Light) -- Car a�d Traa,ck Serviceman
Vehicle Maintenance Worker (Heavy) -- Heav�y Equipment Servicema.n
( Mechanic Forema.n--Water Departme�
Vehicle Mecha.nic Supervisor -- --- ( Fireman-Mechau�ic ForemaA
( Mechanic Foreman--Muaicipal Garage
There are some changes in �he minimum qualifications section of t1�e.class \
specifi.cations. There are no changes ir� Grade.
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R=,eso�ution a.nd copy for the Ci�y Clerk �
• Title of class:
CAR AND TRUCK SERVICEMAN
Duties and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to service cars and trucks by greasing, oiling,
gassing, etc. ; and to perform related work as assigned.
Exa.mples of work performed:
To grease, oil and gas trucks and cars.
To change grease in transmission and differential.
To service, remove, change, and replace batteries.
To remove and replace tires, filters, fan belts, headlights,
spark plugs, etc.
To wash cars and trucks.
To act as parts runner when needed.
To operate a tow truck.
To assist in the repair of tires.
To assist mechanics as instructed.
To keep the shop area clean.
To act as watchman.
Minimum qualifications:
• One year's experience as a car and truck serviceman.
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Effective April 9, 1966
• Title of class:
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN
Duties and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to servxce heavy motor equipment; and to
perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To grease and oil heavy equipment such as motor patrols,
sweepers, and tractor-dozers.
To clean and service working parts of sweepers, material
sp�eaders, and other construction equipment.
To change sweeper brooms and make minor adjustments.
To install and remove snow plows.
To replace batteries, filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, head
lights, spark plugs, etc.
To report needed repairs to shop foreman.
To help mechanics and welders as assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
Two years' experience as a Car and Truck Serviceman, Truck
• Driver, Motor Equipment Operator, or equivalent.
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Effective January 3, 1972
• Title of class:
MECHANIC FOREMAN°-WATER DEPARTMENT
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to be in charge of the maintenance and repair of
automotive and accessory equipment at the Water Department
garage; and to perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To supervise the repair of motorized equipment.
To schedule work and make assignments to mechanica and others
working in the garage.
To be in charge of the garage.
To perform difficult or unusual repair work.
To supervise the cost and stock records of the garage.
To make reports and recommendations regarding equipment.
Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation and three years' experience as an auto
mechanic.
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Related titles:
• Auto Mechanic
Mechanic Foreman-�Water Department
Effective June 10, 1963
� Title of class:
FIREMANmMECHANIC FOREMAN
Duties and responsibilities;
Under direction9 to assist in directing the maintenance and repair of
police and fire automotive apparatus and accessory equipment; and
to perform related work as assigned,
Examples of work performedo
To direct repairs to automotive equipment in the Public Safety Garage.
To assist in supervising and directing the repair and maintenance of
ladders, extinguishers, hose, nozzles and other apparatus.
To test hose, nozzles, and extinguishers.
To perform difficult or unusual repair worka
To be in charge in the absence of the General Foreman.
Minimum qualifications;
Eighth-grade education and three years' experience as an Auto Mechanic
or as a Fireman-Mechanic.
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Related titles:
Fireman-Mechanic
• Fireman-Mechanic Foreman
Fireman-Mechanic General Foreman
Effective March 30, 1959
• Title of class:
MECHANIC FOREMAN--MUNICIPAL GARAGE
Duties and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to act as shop foreman in directing the maintenance
and repair of automotive and accessory equipment at the Municipal
Garage; and to perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To lay out, assign and coordinate the work of inechanics and other
garage workers.
To diagnose trouble and determine the nature of repairs to be made.
To write work orders and the description of work accomplished.
To assist in more difficult or unusual repair work.
To inspect and test finished repairs for adequacy and quality of work.
To instruct and guide personnel in methods and techniques.
To keep records and as,sist in requisitioning of supplies, tools and
mate rial s.
To determine work to be done under warranty, and to keep adequate
records of same.
To read and interpret automobile manufacturers' manuals, diagrams
and specifications.
• Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation and three years' experience as an Auto
Mechanic, or equivalent.
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Effective May 1, 1964