Mechanic

Shop Mechanic

Reports to: Fleet Manager

Summary:

The Shop Mechanic is responsible the repair, maintenance, overhaul, and service of various types of small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and trucks.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Adjust, overhaul, repair, and reassemble engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brakes, drive shafts, axels, and other assemblies
• Inspect, repair and replace brakes and air brakes.
• Test, diagnose, and repair equipment including: diesel powered automobiles, tractors, dump trucks, excavators, heavy trucks, and other heavy construction equipment
• Maintenance of the fleet including, tire rotation, grease equipment, oil changes, etc
• Test, diagnose, and repair small engine equipment
• Complete all repairs to high standards of safety and quality
• Schedule and conduct regular preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on any/all company equipment
• Service equipment and working tools
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in shop and equipment areas
• Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and any other required paperwork (daily)
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment or related machinery
• Ability to detect and diagnose operating problems
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret operator and manufacturer specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various job tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks

Work Conditions:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Willing to travel regularly to complete on-site maintenance and repairs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work