Mechanic

Position Overview:

A Mechanic is responsible for preparing vehicles for proper operations. They will assist in performing preventative maintenance work through inspection and servicing of vehicles, holding performance testing, and replacing or repairing defective vehicle components. Mechanics will also assist in maintaining vehicle records such as mileage, repair and maintenance schedule, along with preparation of cost estimates for repairs and services requested.

Important Job Functions

• Thoroughly inspects vehicles and detects any malfunctions or damages
• Repairs and maintains fleet trucks following the manual procedures set out by the company
• Uses all of the proper tools, designated by the company, to successfully complete any tasks given
• Reads job order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine any malfunction and a plan of repair
• Confirms that all equipment and any service provided is in proper functioning order
• Reports any issues in a timely manner to the proper personnel/supervisor
• Communicates with all employees in a professional manner on a consistent basis
• Follows the proper safety policies and procedures while completing any given tasks

Other Job Functions

• Ability to estimate the time and cost of repairs
• Ability to properly record necessary mileage along with repair and maintenance schedule
• Driver company service truck
• Work in outdoor environment exposed to elements (sun, heat, etc.)
• Visually inspect equipment (requires both far and short range vision, clear and able to discern defects)
• Use of and ability to swing a 9lb hammer
• Use of and ability to handle cutting torches and grinding tools
• Use of and ability to handle arc welding equipment
• Use of and ability to handle circular saw
• Use of various shop tools including: wrenches, prying tools, air tools, lifting equipment (jacks, etc.)
• Ability to lift, push and pull on a repetitive and sometimes constant basis up to 50lbs (full range of motion required)

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working as a fleet mechanic

Other Skills/Abilities

• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with team members in a professional manner
• Ability to detect malfunctions in diesel as well as petrol auto parts / vehicles
• Sound understanding of using repair tools, equipment and testing machinery