Garage Mechanic

Ben E. Keith Company•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Garage Mechanic diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls trucks and diesel engines, and installs and repairs industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. The role includes maintaining automotive and mechanical equipment, including pumps and compressors, as well as performing refrigerant recovery and system repairs. Work is performed in accordance with company safety standards and applicable traffic and transportation procedures. The mechanic records repairs and malfunctions, maintains vehicle supplies and equipment, and promptly communicates problems to a supervisor by phone. The position requires at least two years of related mechanic experience and/or training and at least two years of Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration experience and/or training. A high school diploma or GED is listed, along with two or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The work requires the ability to perform the essential job functions and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

At least two years of related mechanic experience and/or training.
At least two years of Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration experience and/or training.
High school diploma or GED; two or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Drivers must sign a driver consent form upon hire acknowledging the use of dash cameras and their understanding of the system.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul trucks and diesel engines.
Install, repair, maintain, and overhaul industrial and commercial refrigeration systems.
Follow company safety standards while performing duties.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other vehicle parts to ensure proper operating condition.
Perform routine maintenance, including 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 and verify proper operation.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
Verify parts' dimensions and clearances against factory specifications.
Repair and maintain engine parts, including fuel injection systems.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Recondition or replace pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and other parts.
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install or repair accessories.
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment such as pumps and compressors.
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units; rebuild gas or diesel engines.
Immediately communicate problems with the supervisor by phone.
Obey traffic laws and established traffic and transportation procedures.
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, including gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes.
Maintain vehicle logs and records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
Observe and test refrigeration system operation using gauges and instruments, and test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to determine refrigeration component location, size, capacity, and type.
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe; adjust valves to specifications and charge systems with the specified refrigerant.
Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment.
Install expansion and control valves using acetylene torches and wrenches.
Mount compressors, condensers, and other components using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Keep records of repairs and replacements and the causes of malfunctions.
Fabricate and assemble refrigeration system components using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Lift and align components into position using a hoist or block and tackle.