What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at RideCare?
Basic Job Description:
The highly skilled Mechanic will inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles to ensure their optimal performance and safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Maintain the fleet of Ride Care vehicles, developing and ongoing and detailed maintenance log for every vehicle in the fleet.
· Assist with retrieval of fleet vehicles when deemed undriveable, working to restore the vehicle to operations quickly.
· Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and brake repairs.
· Inspect and identify safety and repair issues.
· Conduct diagnostic tests to identify vehicle issues and auto-body repairs when necessary.
· Diagnose leaks effectively.
· Replace engine components (including head gaskets, shocks, struts, front end components).
· Remove and install transmissions, transfer cases and engines.
· Rebuild differentials and transfer cases.
· Perform A/C compressor and component repairs and recharging.
· Perform brake lining replacement.
· Tune up, replace spark plugs, wires, clean throttle body and clean air flow sensors.
· Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workshop.
· Other duties as assigned by the manager or other leadership.
Requirements
· 3-5 years proven experience as a mechanic.
· ASE certification helpful but not required.
· Proven ability to work alone, managing time effectively to produce results.
· Operate with flexibility and adaptability to any environment, making immediate decisions and resolving conflict.
· Operate in highly stressful situations from both internal and external sources.
· Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment.
· Expertise in conducting brake repairs, maintaining vehicles, and performing auto-body repairs.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to travel within and outside the state as needed (10%).
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person