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Form of workSummary: Performs mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety. Maintains diesel & gasoline equipment operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. Position has a good working knowledge of all tools and equipment required to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair possible problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by field personnel by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades. Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units. Tunes, adjusts, regulates equipment engines, valves, pumps, carburetors and other mechanical components with variable setting.
Lubricates and services vehicles, equipment or machinery and maintains accurate record of such service. Enters all truck tasks and time into fleet management software. Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting. Assists with keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
Contains costs by using potential warranty; evaluating service and parts options. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Regularly participates in the housekeeping of the mechanic shop to ensure a safe work environment; to include sweeping, cleaning up spills, using appropriate containers for rags, keeping walkways clear of clutter, returning tools/parts to appropriate storage containers/area, closing doors on cabinets, etc.
