Mechanic

Loomis•Moonachie, NJ

About The Position

The Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on company vehicles, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. The role documents repair and inspection information in the maintenance software program, orders parts and supplies, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. Work is performed in a heated, enclosed structure and involves chemical handling, gasoline and diesel fumes, and intermittent high noise exposure. The full-time schedule is a minimum of 40 hours per week, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays may be required due to operational needs. The pay rate is $30 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience or a certificate from an approved training program.
Operational knowledge of diesel equipment and tools normally used to troubleshoot and repair gasoline and diesel truck equipment.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles, identify component failures and worn or damaged parts, diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle systems, and produce quality repairs.
Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges.
Valid driver’s license (Class C or better) and qualification under Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to meet DOT standards to achieve brake and annual inspection certifications.
Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, climb, and lie on the back horizontally for prolonged periods.
Ability to hoist any size vehicle with a vehicle jack using a foot- and arm-pumping motion.
Basic hand tools required.
Ability to meet the listed human performance evaluation tasks: lifting 25 pounds vertically from 10 to 66 inches once; lifting and carrying 8 pounds from 1 to 44 inches and transferring it horizontally 15 feet four times; lifting and carrying 18 pounds from 10 to 36 inches and transferring it 300 feet once; lifting and carrying 50 pounds from 10 to 36 inches and transferring it 2 feet twice; pushing or pulling 47 pounds of force on a sled with the non-dominant arm for 1 foot twice; and squeezing a Jamar Hand Dynamometer with forces up to 30 pounds using each hand four times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of International MaxxForce and Cummins diesel medium-duty trucks and Ford gas and diesel engines.
ASE or manufacturer certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all company vehicle types according to company policy.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
Document vehicle repair and inspection information using the maintenance software program.
Perform inventory and order parts and supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment according to company standards.