Mechanic

Description

As a diesel mechanic, you will perform routine maintenance and all necessary repairs on company fleet vehicles.   The ideal candidate for the Mechanic position will be self-motivated, organized, and goal oriented. They will be able to effectively complete all duties outlined below and meet all qualifications and proficiencies as required by the position. 

• Receives work orders for requested heavy equipment or truck maintenance repairs.
• Diagnoses specific issue(s) or problem(s) and determines most time and cost-effective method to fix, repair or resolve problem.
• Communicates with equipment operator to gather or verify information and to advise of expected repair time.
• Travels to location of disabled equipment to fix, repair or diagnose problem(s) as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues to determine most cost-effective approach to fix, repair or resolve.
• Consults with other mechanics as needed to discuss problems or questions with any particular process or procedure.
• Operates equipment after completing repairs to ensure satisfactory completion/resolution of problem(s).
• Meets with parts vendors as needed to discuss specific issues and specifications.
• Maintains current knowledge and skill needed to diagnose, fix or repair heavy equipment and trucks.
• Maintains orderly work area to include wiping up spills, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old or unused parts and materials, sweeping area and emptying trash receptacles as needed.
• Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality and customer service.
• Assists with taking inventory as needed.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required or needed.
• Completes required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Maintain hand and power tools in good repair.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  HS Diploma or equivalent required. Prefer additional training in heavy equipment or truck engine repair.

•  Minimum of 5 years of diesel or gasoline engine mechanic experience preferably in a fleet environment performing diagnostic repairs.

•  Current, valid driver’s license required.

•  Current, valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) preferred.

•  Satisfactory driving and criminal record required.

•  Demonstrated ability to follow instructions (written and oral) and work independently.

•  Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English.

•  Provides own tools to perform the job.

•  Must have ability to criminal background and drug screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Must be able to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements if needed.

•  Frequent periods of standing on concrete surface.

•  Occasional/frequent periods of leaning over and lying on back.

•  Occasional/frequent lifting of up to 100 lbs.

•  Occasional/frequent carrying of up to 50 lbs.

•  Occasional/frequent climbing of steps to enter truck and steel ladder to reach the top of the mixer drum.

•  Occasional/frequent reaching, grabbing, pushing and pulling.

•  Occasional/frequent stooping, squatting, bending and kneeling.

•  Occasional pushing and pulling.

•  Occasional/frequent twisting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

•  Majority of work is performed outdoors in hot and cold conditions.

•  Intermittent exposure to elements of weather to include extremes in heat, humidity, cold and dust.

•  Intermittent exposure to high noise levels and truck vibration.

•  Frequent exposure to dust, diesel fuel, lubricants and other substances that may cause burns, be toxic or explosive if handled incorrectly.

•  Occasional exposure to confined spaces.