MECHANIC - NEW Higher Starting

Job Summary

The Mechanic position is responsible for keeping all vehicles & yard equipment in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed. Would also be required to enter and maintain records in a company designed website that tracks PM and repair progress.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment. Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment. Maintains clean environment.
• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• CDL preferred, not required.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Normal shop environment. Could be exposed to some dust. Could be exposed to heat and cold

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