Occupation Exhibit

LIGHT WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC

63B10 63B20 63B30

Exhibit Dates: 4/04-Present.

Career Management Field: 63 (Mechanical Maintenance).

Description
Summary: Diagnoses malfunctions and performs and supervises corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units, including accessories, power trains, and chassis components of wheel vehicles; adjusts operating mechanisms such as governors, control linkage, clutches, brakes, suspension, and steering; performs tune-up; recommends appropriate power generating equipment to accommodate specific electrical loads; operates wreckers. Skill Level 10: Replaces engine components such as fuel pumps, generators, starters, voltage regulators, relays, radiators, universal joints, brake shoes, engine mounts, and lines and fittings; adjusts operating mechanisms including power generating unit; prepares maintenance forms and records. Skill Level 20: Able to perform the duties required for Skill Level 10; provides supervision and technical guidance to subordinates; conducts on-the-job training; completes maintenance forms and records; troubleshoots to component level; isolates and identifies causes of malfunctions; uses electronic scanners; interprets complex schematic diagrams. Skill Level 30: Able to perform the duties required for Skill Level 20 of MOS 63B, 63S (Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic), or 63Y (Track Vehicle Mechanic); plans and organizes work schedules; assigns duties; performs operational and administrative duties; instructs and supervises subordinates in appropriate practices, procedures, and safety.

Recommendation, Skill Level 10
Credit may be granted on the basis of an individualized assessment of the student (2/03).

Recommendation, Skill Level 20
Credit may be granted on the basis of an individualized assessment of the student (2/03).

Recommendation, Skill Level 30
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, if progressed to 63B30 from 63B20, grant the following credit: 3 semester hours in automotive electrical systems, 3 in diesel engine fundamentals, 3 in diesel engine performance, 3 in heavy duty brake systems, 3 in suspension and steering systems, 3 in basic shop skills, 2 in mechanical blueprint interpretation, 3 in technical mathematics, 3 in principles of supervision, and 3 in computer applications. If progressed from 63S20, grant the following credit: 3 semester hours in diesel fuel systems, 3 in electrical systems, 3 in brake systems, 3 in heavy duty drive trains, 3 in diesel engine fundamentals, 3 in basic shop skills, 2 in mechanical blueprint interpretation, 3 in technical mathematics, 3 in principles of supervision, and 3 in computer applications. If progressed from 63Y20, grant the following credit: 3 semester hours in electrical systems, 3 in track vehicle drive trains, 3 in diesel engine performance, 3 in hydraulic systems, 3 in basic shop skills, 2 in mechanical blueprint interpretation, 3 in technical mathematics, 3 in principles of supervision, and 3 in computer applications (2/03).