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FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic repairs on gasoline or diesel-powered automotive and heavy construction equipment; Thorough knowledge of the operation and use of automotive and motor-driven equipment, including construction equipment; Thorough knowledge of the use of automotive repair parts, equipment, materials, and supplies; Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of automotive repair shop equipment; Good knowledge of methods and practices of supervising automotive mechanic repair shop operations; Good knowledge of safety rules and regulations applicable to motor equipment repair shop operations; Working knowledge of the storekeeping and inventory control practices followed in a motor equipment repair shop; Working knowledge of the principles and modern practices of account keeping and budget control; Working knowledge of welding and automotive body repair practices and techniques; Ability to plan, organize and supervise the activities of automotive and equipment repair shop activities; Ability to train subordinate skilled automotive repair personnel; Ability to read and interpret technical automotive repair manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints; Ability to make accurate diagnoses of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems for gasoline and diesel-powered self-propelled and non-self-propelled equipment; Ability to operate a computer and software applications: Strong management, motivational, communication and leadership skills. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.<p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: A. (1) Graduation from a two-year college with an Associate's Degree in automotive repair technology or related field and (2) five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic which includes heavy equipment, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR B. (1) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and (2) seven years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, which includes heavy equipment, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. NOTE: Study in a college or university, BOCES or course of study in Automotive or Heavy Equipment repair may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis up to four years. NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee