Entry Fleet Maint Tech 3Rd Shift Mechanic

Perform minor component repair and all aspects of preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• PM services


• Vehicle component replacement under technician’s supervision


• Electrical system and lighting repairs


• Cooling system maintenance


• Perform basic diagnostics


• Assist mechanics with tractor and trailer repairs


• Assist with tire repairs and perform tire replacements


• Drive forklifts and non-CDL company vehicles


• Understand and adhere to all safety standards


• Keep shop and personal work area clean and organized


• Perform all other duties as assigned


• Provide excellent Customer Service

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to grow in position


• Must be willing to attend appropriate training sessions


• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team


• Must possess a set of basic hand tools and be able to purchase additional hand tools as needed


• Must be willing and able to drive a service vehicle to where a customer is having a problem, and be able to perform light mechanical service as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of automotive or diesel experience preferred


• Vocational or Technical certification preferred


• Working knowledge in the use of hand tools required


• Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance systems


• Must possess a mechanical aptitude

Good oral and written communication ability

No specific math skills required

No specific reasoning ability required

A valid drivers license is required with minimal violations as required by PGT drivers policies and be able to at least pull trucks in/out of shop safely.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.


• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.


• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.


• Job duties may be performed at PGT locations, at customer locations, and on service calls on the side of a highway. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.  Excellent safety and attendance performance is expected.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel occasionally domestically.

Occasional:   activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent:  activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

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