EXAM NUMBER 64-290 

LAST DATE FOR                                                                  EXAM DATE

APRIL 9, 2008                                                          MAY 10, 2008             

***APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY THE LAST FILING DATE***

$10.00 NON-REFUNDABLE FILING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH APPLICATION

MONEY ORDERS ONLY - NO CASH, NO PERSONAL CHECKS

STARTING SALARY/RANGE:                   $55,470           Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire

VACANCIES:  There is currently one (1) vacancy at the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill this vacancy and appropriate vacancies as they occur in all agencies and special districts under the jurisdiction of the Utica Municipal Civil Service Commission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment OR any equivalent combination of experience and training. 

DUTIES:  Assists in the supervision of the maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and equipment; does related work as required.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION:

1.                  Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles

These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics of the various mechanical and electrical components of motor vehicles and diagnostic practices involved in the maintenance and repair of these components.

2.                  Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Automotive, Truck, and Heavy Highway Maintenance Equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics of various components of automotive and heavy motor vehicle equipment and the proper maintenance and repair procedures to use on this equipment.

3.                  Maintenance and Repair of Fire Apparatus

These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics of various types of fire apparatus, including fire trucks, hoses, ladders, pumps, extinguishers, and similar equipment, and the proper practices involved in the testing, maintenance, and repair of this apparatus and equipment.

4.                  Tools and Test Equipment Used in the Maintenance of Automotive Equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the correct procedures to use when checking, maintaining, and repairing automotive equipment, including the proper and safe use of various tools, instruments, circuit testers, and similar types of mechanical and electrical test and repair equipment.

5.         Maintenance and Repair of Mechanically and Electronically Controlled Gasoline and Diesel Engines

These questions test for knowledge of the technical operating characteristics of internal combustion engines, including the ability to troubleshoot symptoms of poor operation and to diagnose typical mechanical or electrical system problems.

6.         Supervision

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives.  The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

IMPORTANT: READ GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

THE USE OF CALCULATORS IS ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Calculators are permitted: Unless specifically prohibited, candidates are permitted to use QUIET, hand-held, solar or battery powered calculators.  Devices with typewriter keyboards, such as computers, spell checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries and any similar devises are PROHIBITED.