Field Service Mechanic

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

 Under direction, repairs, services, and performs major and minor repairs to AAA Landscape automobiles, trucks, maintenance, and construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Inspect automobiles, trucks, and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair.

2. Perform general overhaul and repair work on gasoline, diesel and propane-powered engines such as

automobiles, trucks, tractors, police and fire vehicles and equipment, and other automotive and mechanical equipment at off-site locations and at the garage.

3. Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units and related parts including valves, hoses, belts, and alternators.

4. Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems; tune engines using standard testing equipment.

5. Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems.

6. Perform preventive maintenance work on vehicles, including lubrication and oil changes.

7. Fabricate and weld to repair equipment as necessary.

8. Perform vehicle bodywork and collision repair.

9. Operate vehicles and equipment to aid in diagnostics; pick up and deliver vehicles and parts.

10. Clean and maintain the garage area and equipment.

11. Inventory, order and control tools, supplies and materials for the garage; research, compare and locate parts, equipment, and vehicles.

12. Maintain records on all maintenance and repair work performed; track recalls, inspection dates, and warranties for all vehicles.

13. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.

Various mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.

Various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.

Standard practices, equipment, and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.

Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance.

Methods and techniques of welding and fabrication.

Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems.

Principles and practices of fire truck pump and valve repair and maintenance.

Basic principles of record keeping.

Shop mathematics.

Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.