Job Skills / Requirements

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, diagnoses, repairs and maintains automotive and heavy construction equipment, small engines and other related equipment. Reports to the Procurement and Fleet Operations Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs various technical tasks associated with gasoline and diesel vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair including troubleshooting, repairing/maintaining all vehicle components and systems such as electrical, fuel, hydraulic, suspension, drive train, cooling, power train, brake emissions, rebuilding gasoline and diesel engines, rebuilding carburetors, repacking hydraulic cylinders, repairing drive lines and rear axles, minor body damage repair, etc.

2.     Performs preventive maintenance on gasoline and diesel equipment such as replacing brakes, changing oil and filter, lubricating, replacing hoses and belts, replacing hydraulic hoses, valves and cylinders, checking pressure systems, tire repair,etc.

3. Utilizes and maintains various types of references, equipment and tools including OTC on­ board diagnostic equipment, software repair manuals, standard repair manuals, mechanics hand tools, welder, torch, hydraulic floor lifts, bench grinder, side grinder, part pullers, tire changer, tire balancer, hydraulic hose machine, jack stands, air impact wrenches, battery tester, charge system tester, anti-freeze tester, mobile fuel dispenser, etc. Run service calls as needed during regular hours to service, repair, fuel, etc. various equipment and vehicles. Road-test vehicles as warranted to diagnose problems prior to repair and to verify correction of problems after repair and to determine whether further adjustments are needed.

4. Provides recommendations regarding equipment maintenance history on condition and serviceability, and the outsourcing of repair work to outside contractors as needed based on workload, work required to be performed, etc.

5.     Prepares, processes and/or transmits vehicle maintenance reports, work orders, fuel reports, cleaning reports, supply request forms, etc.

6.    Perform duties and responsibilities as necessary on an on-call basis after normal shift has ended.

7.     Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner to promote effective and safe environment by removing potential trip hazards, spill contaminants and clean up, etc. and utilizes safe methods of operating equipment and machinery in order to ensure safety of self and others according to company safety procedures.

8.      Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals including customers, trainees, coordinators, supervisors, inventory control representatives, consultants, etc.

9.      Is able to operate, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on weed eaters, mowers, tractors, pipe saws, hand and power tools, earth compactors, wacker tamps, broom tractors, pavement rollers, air pumps and tamps, blowers, boring machines, drilling machines, sewer line smokers and cleaning machines, septic tank pumper trucks, water jet machines, air compressors, generators, etc.

10.  Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Vocational/technical school training in mechanics and 5 years' experience in automotive repair, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires valid commercial driver's license within one year of employment. S.A.E. certification preferred.

Education Requirements (All)

High School diploma or equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance