Garage Mechanic

Ben E. Keith Company•Missouri City, TX

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 inspecting and maintaining vehicles and mechanical equipment, diagnosing faults with test instruments, and performing repairs and routine maintenance in accordance with company safety standards. The mechanic also maintains repair and vehicle records, communicates problems to a supervisor by phone, and follows traffic and transportation procedures. Refrigeration work includes testing systems for leaks and proper operation, dismantling and repairing malfunctioning systems, reclaiming refrigerant, reading blueprints and wiring diagrams, fabricating and installing components, and charging systems with the specified refrigerant. The position may require estimating, ordering, picking up, delivering, and installing materials and supplies. The role requires at least two years of related mechanic experience and/or training, as well as at least two years of Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration experience and/or training. A high school diploma or GED, two or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination is specified. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, maintain regular and punctual attendance, 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 essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards, including productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and 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 stated purposes.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul trucks and diesel engines.
Install, repair, and maintain industrial and commercial refrigeration systems.
Perform work in accordance with the company’s safety standards.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other vehicle components to confirm they are in 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 or confirm 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.
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts against factory specifications.
Repair and maintain engine components, including fuel injection systems.
Use test instruments and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Recondition and replace parts, including pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, including pumps and compressors.
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
Immediately communicate problems to a supervisor by phone.
Obey traffic laws and follow 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.
Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Dismantle malfunctioning refrigeration systems and test components using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, then reassemble repaired systems.
Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to determine the location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to maintain refrigeration systems.
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components; adjust valves to specifications and charge systems with the appropriate 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 in specified locations using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Keep records of repairs and replacements and the causes of malfunctions.
Fabricate and assemble structural and functional refrigeration system components using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Lift and align components into position using a hoist or block and tackle.