Mechanic I

American Furniture Warehouse•Firestone, CO

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for great diesel mechanics that can handle responsibility for all aspects of maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including inspections and diagnostics. Repairs range from essential PM services to in-frame and transmission jobs. Knowledge of diesel, hydraulics, and electrical systems is required. The role involves determining vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts. It also includes keeping equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures. Correcting vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, and hydraulics. This includes completing machine shop operations and making adjustments and alignments. The mechanic will verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems, and comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. Maintaining vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting, and keeping vehicle records by annotating services and repairs are also key responsibilities. The role also involves keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Containing costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options, and keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts are also part of the job. The mechanic will update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications. Enhancing the maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments is expected. The ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Excellent time management and organizational skills are required, along with professionalism and good communication skills. A high level of attention to detail and professionalism must be demonstrated.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of diesel, hydraulics, and electrical systems is required.
Must own your tools.
Proficient with Fleet Management Software and Fuel Management Systems.
Computer skills in operating Windows-based programs.
Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
Professional with good communication skills.
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and professionalism.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check upon the job offer.

Responsibilities

Handle responsibility for all aspects of maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including inspections and diagnostics.
Perform repairs ranging from essential PM services to in-frame and transmission jobs.
Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests to determine vehicle condition and identify worn and damaged parts.
Complete preventive maintenance schedules, install component and part upgrades, control corrosion, and complete winterization procedures.
Remove, repair, adjust, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, and replace major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Contain costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options.
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency, and exceed expectations.