Mechanic

MEI Rigging & Crating•New Braunfels, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

MEI Rigging & Crating is seeking a Diesel and Gas Truck/Tractor and forklift mechanic to provide maintenance for their fleet. The fleet includes Ford and Dodge service trucks (gas and diesel 250 thru 450), forklifts (6k lb. to Versa Lift 60/80k), Peterbilt and KW tractors, and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers. The company values integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results, and invests in training, support, and providing the proper tools for their employees. MEI serves a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Food Processing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Institutional companies.

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years proven fleet mechanic experience
Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment.
Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
Take pride in your work and in the company.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience
Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment; hand, power, pneumatic tools
Rigging experience

Responsibilities

Provides maintenance for MEI fleet of Ford and Dodge service trucks (both gas and diesel 250 thru 450), forklifts (6k lb. to Versa Lift 60/80k) Peterbilt and KW tractors and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers.
Performs mid-level mechanic work on gas and diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing assemblies, components, parts, or systems, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.