Fleet Mechanic I

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is looking for a full-time Fleet Mechanic I located in Harrisburg. This position works daylight, Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3 pm. Weekends off! The Fleet Mechanic I will perform minor component repair or replacement and assist with the removal, replacement, and repair of major components.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related work experience.
Drivers License
PA State Safety Inspection Class 7 License required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
PA State Emissions Inspection License required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
DOT Medical Card Clearance with renewal
A Mechanic's tool set up to ½ inch drive; typically including sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and other tools for various repair and maintenance jobs on vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a technical school/vocational school preferred.
Practical experience in a vocational/technical school setting may count towards 2-year requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform the following repairs or replacements: Preventive Maintenance Service, Front End/Tandem Axle alignments, Minor electrical system repairs.
Identify defects in driveline, brake, electrical, cab, frame, suspension, steering, air, and related systems
Pickup and delivery of vehicles
Maintain work area appearance and safety
Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.