There is hereby established the office of Mechanic's Helper for the Borough of Seaside Heights.
The Mechanic's Helper shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council, and shall serve for a term of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of that year, or until a successor or successors shall be appointed and qualified.
To be appointed as Mechanic's Helper for the Borough of Seaside Heights, an individual must meet the following requirements. The individual must:
A. 
Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license and a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
B. 
Have a knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in mechanical repair work.
C. 
Have the ability to use and learn the use and proper care and adjustment of common tools used in the trade.
D. 
Have the ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions and to learn quickly from instructions and from demonstrations.
E. 
Have the ability to maintain records.
F. 
Have the ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
G. 
Have the ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as an acceptable form of communication.
A Mechanic's Helper shall, under direct supervision, assist and work closely with a mechanic involved in performing varied mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanized equipment and shall do other related duties as required.