Garage Mechanic

Ben E. Keith•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Garage Mechanic diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls trucks, diesel engines, and industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. The position performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, tests and repairs mechanical and refrigeration systems, and follows company safety standards and applicable traffic and transportation procedures. The mechanic maintains repair and vehicle records, obtains and installs necessary materials, and promptly communicates problems to a supervisor by phone. The role requires using hand and power tools, diagnostic instruments, lifting equipment, and welding equipment. Physical requirements include safely performing essential job functions, maintaining regular and punctual attendance, and lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith: dash cameras use artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and support driver safety performance; video may also be used to exonerate drivers in accidents. Drivers sign a consent form upon hire acknowledging their understanding.

Requirements

Minimum two years of related mechanic experience and/or training.
Minimum two years of Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration experience and/or training.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two years or more 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 applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Drivers must sign a driver consent form upon hire confirming their understanding of the dash-camera program.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul trucks and diesel engines, including rebuilding gas or diesel engines.
Install, maintain, and repair industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, including performing mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
Follow the Company’s safety standards.
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 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 part dimensions and clearances against factory specifications.
Repair and maintain engine components such as fuel injection systems; attach test instruments and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Recondition and replace pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and other parts.
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.
Immediately communicate problems with the 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 system operation using gauges and instruments; and test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Dismantle malfunctioning systems, test components using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment, replace or adjust defective parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to determine the location, size, capacity, and type of components needed for refrigeration-system maintenance.
Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components; adjust valves 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.