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Job Summary: 

Maintains diesel powered equipment by following a checklist of inspection procedures. Test drive vehicles to gage performance and analyze malfunctions. Test drive after repairs to ensure proper operating standards. Work closely with other team members to meet company goals. Raise trucks, heavy parts, and/or equipment by using hydraulic jacks and/or hoists. Inspect and maintain, brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles. Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts. Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components. Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment. Maintains detailed paperwork associated with the repair of equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. Completes work within standard repair times, while complying with Federal and State vehicle requirements by testing engine safety, and combustion control standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • 8 to 10 hours shifts.
  • Walking 2-3 hours or more per day.
  • Lifting up to 40 pounds alone.
  • Lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • The following are determined based on the repair(s) being made to the truck:
  • Climbing up and down on trucks
  • Squatting 20-30 times per day
  • Bending
  • Kneeling
  • Gripping

 

 

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and performing diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
  • Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
  • Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
  • Maintains equipment’s availability for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules; disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emissions, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; makes adjustments and alignments, including, but not limited to; bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
  • Maintains provided shop equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; and making necessary repairs.
  • Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 

 

 

 

Skills/ Qualifications

  • 2-5 years’ experience
  • Hydraulics knowledge a plus
  • Electrical skills
  • Must have own tools
  • Class B (or A) CDL license preferred
  • Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) with no more than 2 points