Mechanic-Romulus 1

VCNA•Romulus, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and inspecting equipment to diagnose defects, performing repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include dismantling and reassembling machinery, examining parts for wear, repairing hydraulic and electrical systems, and replacing subassemblies. The position also requires welding, cutting, fabricating, and performing routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and tire repairs. Record keeping, requisitioning parts, and maintaining a clean facility are also key duties. The job requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use hands to manipulate tools, and involves extended periods of standing and walking, often in outdoor conditions. Other physical demands include crawling under trucks, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manipulating components in hard-to-reach places. Good hearing is also essential.

Requirements

CDL B with air brakes
5-7 years experience
Knowledge of heavy equipment & mixer trucks
Knowledge of engines
Knowledge of hydraulics
Knowledge of braking systems
Knowledge of driveline to include clutch, flywheel, transmissions, and differentials
Knowledge of steering mechanisms and suspensions
Knowledge of electrical systems
Mechanical skills
Welding, cutting, and fabricating skills
Ability to manipulate tools (e.g., hand tools, power tools)
Ability to read and write
Ability to understand manuals
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Using hands to manipulate tools
Standing, walking for extended period of time
Working outside
Crawling under truck on back
Bending, kneeling, stooping
Climbing
Working at elevated heights
Manipulating components in hard-to-reach places with hands or tools
Hearing

Responsibilities

Operating and inspecting equipment to diagnose defects
Visually inspecting and listening to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
Dismantling and reassembling trucks, machines, and equipment to gain access to problem area
Examining parts for damage or excessive wear and determining re-usability
Repairing, replacing, cleaning, and lubricating parts as necessary
Repairing malfunctioning hydraulic components
Diagnosing and correcting electrical problems
Replacing malfunctioning subassemblies and components (e.g., transmissions, clutches, differentials, engines, etc.)
Welding, cutting, and fabricating of all equipment and components
Changing oil, checking and changing batteries, and performing complete lubrication tasks on equipment and machinery
Changing tires and repairing tires and tubes
Testing repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency
Performing preventive maintenance
Making recommendations for equipment to be repaired by outside sources
Requisitioning parts and equipment
Record keeping and reporting
Providing general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe facility