Mechanic- Pulaski County

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical problems and malfunctions of engines including vehicles and heavy equipment utilizing the OTC monitor.

· Pulls, replaces, or rebuilds front ends, ball joints, tire rod ends, springs, idle arms, shocks, ignition switches, etc. as needed for dump trucks and vehicles.

· Performs electrical work including repair and rebuilding of electronic brake systems, alternators, starters, and wiring.

· Analyze ABS system failures and diagnoses needed brake work.

· Replaces brake shoes and pads, turns rotors and drums with brake lathe, and packs wheel bearings on vehicles and heavy equipment.

· Services, replaces, and recharges air conditioning units in vehicles as needed; calculates the needed amount of refrigerant; replaces and recycles refrigerant through the air conditioning recovery, recycling, and recharging system.

· Changes oil, lubricates vehicles, and changes oil and air filters.

· Completes engine tune-ups, tire changes and rotation, and other maintenance work on vehicles, tractors, sweepers, and other heavy equipment.

· Pulls and replaces airbag systems, gas tanks, dump truck tire bolts, rear springs, heater cores, power steering pumps, ignition switches, lights, and other vehicle parts/systems.

· Repairs vehicles in the field when inoperable.

· Replaces computers in vehicles.

· Receives written work orders; records work completed for each vehicle and number of hours required for repair.

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.