Mechanic

Mechanics perform various repairs, maintenance and other specialty services for gas and diesel vehicles as well as other smaller equipment within the fleet. A level of understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and general combustion engines is required. Duties & Responsibilities: Perform hands-on maintenance on routine and difficult service needs for vehicles, company forklifts, and various other company specific equipment. Ensure all work and material handling follow established safety procedures and regulations. Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards. Perform major repairs like chassis, engine repair, and disassembling and assembling components. Perform minor repairs and maintenance work such as replacing worn drive belts, hoses, and filters. Diagnose issues, use electronic indicator systems to identify problems, and perform routine safety checks on brakes, suspension, exhaust, cooling, and other systems. Keep logs of work and record issues. Other projects and initiatives that drive organizational goals and results. Supervisor Responsibilities: None Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and life insurance. Please note that for some union positions, benefits may vary according to the terms of their collective bargaining agreements. Education, Certifications & Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED. Must be able to obtain and keep a For-Hire license endorsement to operate Company vehicles. Requires 0-1 years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must have strong problem-solving skills and a desire to create solutions. Must have the ability to work in sensitive and confidential situations. Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective communication with diverse levels within the company and external organizations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables. Prior experience working under tight deadlines with changing priorities. Ability to work independently, be self-motivated with a high sense of urgency. Ability to uphold regulatory and company standards. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal or external customers. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel and crouch for long periods of time while using hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; walk, talk, hear, and speak. The employee is moderately required to sit and lift and/or move 50 pounds or more with lift assist. Employee will be required to utilize different types of equipment, vehicles, and tools. Employees may be required to perform pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling as needed. This position will work primarily in an enclosed uncontrolled climate shop environment but may travel to off-site locations and therefore will require wearing all PPE depending on circumstance which may include dust mask, safety glasses, hard hat, ear protection, high-visibility safety vest and/or safety pants and/or steel toed footwear. At times client contract driven PPE may also be required. High Star Traffic is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all people to apply for this position. Disclaimer The above statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the job requirements. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job. Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.