This is skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of seaport hydraulic and related electrical equipment.

Employees in this class perform skilled work in the repair and maintenance of fluid power and electrical systems which activate and control passenger loading bridges. Work involves diagnosing, repairing, overhauling and adjusting a variety of hydraulic equipment and hydraulic systems. Supervision is occasionally exercised over subordinate employees who assist with various phases of work. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Repairs and maintains a variety of hydraulically controlled and operated equipment with emphasis on passenger loading bridges; makes adjustments on pressure relief valves and flow control valves to bring components into proper operating range.

Overhauls, rebuilds and services hydraulic component parts such as cylinders, directional control valves, pumps, piston type and wash plate pumps; fabricates hydraulic hoses, fittings and piping; certifies rebuilt components for required operating pressure.

Troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical systems to locate and correct problems; makes bench tests to locate leaks and defects in equipment; recommends solutions to correct operating problems.

Makes occasional repairs in the field; tests and checks components and equipment before returning to service.

Observes established safety practices and procedures.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the construction, design, repair and adjustment of hydraulic and electrical components and equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the operation of passenger loading bridges.

Considerable knowledge of tool and equipment needed for major and minor repairs of hydraulic and electrical systems associated with loading bridges.

Considerable knowledge of hydraulic and electrical principles and theory.

Considerable knowledge of the mechanics of hydraulic and electrical components.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of hydraulic and electrical work.

Ability to diagnose and detect failures in hydraulic systems.

Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Skill in the care and use of tools, equipment and materials used in industrial hydraulics.

Skill in the diagnosis of hydraulic and electrical malfunctions.

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