Work on and repair related equipment associated with shop area and other equipment in and around yard area. This is the entry level class in the Fleet Mechanic series with the expected performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned.Individual accountabilities:
Performs repairs and maintenance on Ready Mix Trucks, front-end loader, rolloff, and other site vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units and related parts including valves, hoses, belts, and alternators.
Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems; tune engines using standard testing equipment.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance work on vehicles, including lubrication and oil changes.Fabricate and weld to repair equipment as necessary.
Pick up and deliver vehicles and parts.
Clean and maintain the garage area and equipment.
Road tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or test repairs to ensure proper and safe completion.
Makes emergency road calls to make repairs on trucks that break down while driving a delivery routes.
Reads and interprets VCR’s (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or driver for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with drivers to minimize future repairs.
Maintain records on all maintenance and repair work performed, track recalls, inspection dates, and warranties for all vehicles.Must have your own personal hand tools.Physical Demands:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; crawl, climb, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.See in the normal visual range with or without correction.Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a valid Class B driver's license with airbrake endorsement.
3-6 years of preferred experience with fleet light/medium/heavy duty trucks.
Knowledge and understanding of Electronic/Computerized diagnostic software is a must.