Light Vehicle Mechanic

OceanaGold•Kershaw, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position aims to keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage. Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems. Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications. Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Requirements

Appropriate Tertiary Trade qualifications
2 years’ experience within an Automotive dealership setting
5 years plus maintenance experience with Light Vehicle Maintenance preferred
Previous experience in an Auto Mechanics role would be advantageous

Responsibilities

Inspect and test vehicles
Complete preventive maintenance (engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters)
Repair engine failures
Repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions
Replace parts and components
Repair body damage
Conduct test drives to verify vehicle serviceability
Adjust controls and systems
Record service and repairs
Keep shop equipment operating
Troubleshoot breakdowns
Maintain supplies
Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment
Call for repairs on shop equipment
Contain costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
Complete related results as needed to accomplish maintenance and organization mission