Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs trucks and equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Inspects and tests vehicles to ensure safety. Reports irregularities, defects, malfunctions and equipment abuse to shop manager. Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part. Replaces defective part with new part or repairs or reproduces part from various kinds of metal stock. Follow all service policies and procedures to ensure safety, profitability and accuracy. Maintain and be accountable for all company-owned tools and equipment including returning to proper storage location when done. Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. Recommends the replacement of equipment necessary to ensure fleet effectiveness. Teach drivers how to recognize problems before they result in an equipment malfunction. Encourage drivers to ask questions and offer suggestions. Participate in the construction of specialized tools and equipment. Sets up and operates machines to make test runs and experimental products. Inspects work in progress and finished products Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Attain industry certifications as required. Keep abreast of manufacturer updates and technical bulletins. Learn to use new information technology as it becomes available. Mentor less-skilled mechanics and technicians as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees