Mechanic Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: 
  1. Highschool or equivalent degree.
  2. Recent tech school graduate considered.
• Experience: 
  1. 1 year or more of experience working with modern diesel equipment including semi-trucks, semi-trailers, front-end loaders, and excavators.
  2. Experience with hydraulics a plus.
  3. Experience using modern diesel diagnostic computers and software to diagnose and perform repairs.
• Certificate/Licensure: 
  1. Valid driver's license.
  2. CDL Class A or B.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Provide services ranging from routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, housekeeping, and diagnostics.
• Assist mechanics with services, maintenance, and repairing semi tractors, roll-off trucks, wheel loaders, and forklifts.
• Willing and able to service equipment in field like conditions (i.e. outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Able to do some manual labor and lift 50lbs.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:   

• General knowledge of the mechanical principles, practices and processes.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program. 
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime and/or weekends. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Generally, the employee filling this position will be expected to be present at the project location Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift and/or as directed by the Fleet Director. May work extended hours including weekends. 
• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.  
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed. 
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.