Craft Vehicle Mechanic

Education requirements are:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and Vehicle Mechanic journeyman’s card or six (6) years’ experience in the trade.

Skills requirements are:

• Mathematics – add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.


• Language – read and interpret the following documents:  safety policies, follow all operating and maintenance procedures, follow all emergency procedures and various manuals, write routine reports and correspondence, and use communication skills with coworkers.


• Reasoning ability – ability to apply common sense and understanding; ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions; and the ability to interact with coworkers through communications and acceptance of expectations and accountability.


• Mechanical aptitude


• Practical skills using specialized testing equipment, precision measuring instruments and hand/power tools.


• Communication skills.

Essential experience required:

• High standard of integrity and professionalism.


• Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation


• Hold a Vehicle Mechanic Journeyman’s card or 6 years of experience as a Vehicle Mechanic


• Experience in welding (arc and acetylene), engine repair (gas/propane/diesel), electric motors, electronics, preventative maintenance, service and records, hydraulics and general auto and truck repair (chassis/springs, steering drive train, brakes, cooling, batteries, fuel systems, body repair and painting).

Essential job functions:

• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues pertaining to plant vehicles.


• Obtains or requests the purchase of necessary parts and repair materials.


• Installs new parts, repairs damaged parts, aligns and adjusts various mechanical and electrical systems and test results of repairs performed.


• Performs routine maintenance of a wide array of automotive equipment including Company cars, trucks, power sweepers, forklift trucks, mobile cranes, tractors, power lawn mowers, electric carts, diesel equipment, air brakes and leased equipment.


• Performs tasks such as repairing body and frame damage involving minor welding, heating and straightening, dent removal and spray painting/finishing.


• Maintains records and follows recordkeeping processes, including equipment maintenance scheduling