Mechanic Helper

Trailboss Enterprises•Harlingen, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper performs a variety of tasks such as washing, cleaning, and lubricating vehicles; loading, unloading, and storing automotive parts and supplies; and maintaining work areas. They assist Vehicle Mechanics in performing a full range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on automobiles, Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV), Buses, and Vans. The role involves maintaining work areas to ensure a safe work environment and performing apprentice maintenance, repair, and modification functions under the general supervision of senior team members. Duties include installation or removal of access panels, components, and accessories, washing and cleaning of units, and other non-complex tasks. The helper will also assist with checking and replacing components, batteries, and tires, and must adhere to safe work practices at all times.

Requirements

Completion of high school, or GED.
One year of experience assisting skilled trades people in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy equipment, Buses and Vans.
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of body and frame construction.
Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.
Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.
Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.
Ability to read manuals and schematics.
Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.
Ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.
Ability to enter repair information in fleet maintenance management software.
Training that led to attainment of a State or Canadian Province qualifying certificate to perform assigned brake service or inspection tasks, including passage of CDL air brake test in the case of a brake inspection; or Completion of a State or federal training program, or earning a State qualifying certificate in commercial motor vehicle safety inspections.
Or a combination of other training or experience totaling at least a year.
Understand and be able to perform the brake service and inspection; know the methods, procedures, tools, and equipment needed; and be qualified to perform brake service or inspection by training and/or experience.
Qualifying brake training or experience includes successful completion of: Education and Technical Assistance Program, A State, Canadian Province, Federal agency, or union training program; A State-approved training program.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Class B CDL with airbrakes endorsement
Technical training / formal apprenticeship / trade school

Responsibilities

Assist in the performance of maintenance and repair activities.
Service and assist with repair of various systems on automobiles, buses, and vans, including mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer-controlled automatic and manual transmissions, high voltage generators, and pneumatic systems.
Ensure all tasks are performed safely.
Conduct safety checks and assist in the repair and adjustment of vehicles and equipment.
Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns and other maintenance as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
Assist in troubleshooting malfunctions on vehicles and repair.
Service and assist with repairs of track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; change filters and oil, and lubricate vehicles and motor-driven equipment.
Service, assist with diagnoses, repair, and maintain speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions, both conventional steel or air springs.
Tune gas and diesel engines, service valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers, and pressure check fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
Assist with the diagnosis of problems, disassembly of units, repair or replacement of parts, and reassembly of units in various systems including Brakes, Cooling, Drive, Electrical, Exhaust and Emissions Control, Heating and Air Conditioning, Hydraulic, Air, Steering and Suspension System.
Assist with engine overhauls, replace engines, and rebuild components.
Follow a checklist of inspection procedures.
Read and interpret diagnostic test results using dials, gauges, and other computer equipment.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Assist with inspecting brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles.
Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts.
Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components.
Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts.
Assist with service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment using fleet maintenance and management software.
Assist with work orders creation and cost materials estimates.
Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
Assist in performing annual CMV Inspections.
Understand the inspection standards of Part 393 and Appendix G of the FMCSR.
Be able to identify defective components.
Have knowledge and proficiency in methods, procedures, and tools.
Assist in performing Brake Inspections.
Understand and be able to perform the brake service and inspection; know the methods, procedures, tools, and equipment needed; and be qualified to perform brake service or inspection by training and/or experience.
Perform other work as assigned.