Summary: Performs mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety. Maintains diesel & gasoline equipment operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. Position has a good working knowledge of all tools and equipment required to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair possible problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by field personnel by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Tunes, adjusts, regulates equipment engines, valves, pumps, carburetors and other mechanical components with variable setting.
• Lubricates and services vehicles, equipment or machinery and maintains accurate record of such service. Enters all truck tasks and time into fleet management software.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Assists with keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Contains costs by using potential warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Regularly participates in the housekeeping of the mechanic shop to ensure a safe work environment; to include sweeping, cleaning up spills, using appropriate containers for rags, keeping walkways clear of clutter, returning tools/parts to appropriate storage containers/area, closing doors on cabinets, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or technical/vocational school; or minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft office products; familiar with PC keyboard and being able to enter data into software programs.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee in this job is required to provide his/her own tools of the trade as well as purchase/replace, as needed, to ensure being able to perform the essential functions of the job.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ASE Certification preferred. A valid Class B CDL is required; or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual and employee handbook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to adverse conditions such as inclement weather (heat, cold, wind), dampness and humidity, dust, loud noises. Work in this classification may involve exposure to: work outside and inside; around moving objects, vehicles and machinery with moving parts; chemicals, fumes; gases; petroleum products; fire and electrical hazards; and confined spaces. The use of appropriate safety clothing and equipment is required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

This position is currently accepting applications.