About the position
The Mechanic position involves diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, or overhauling mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. This role reports to the Fleet Supervisor and requires performing skilled repair and maintenance operations using various tools and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled repair and maintenance operations using hand and power tools, hydraulic presses and shears, and welding equipment.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work using devices such as hand tools and gauges to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
- Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
- Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
- Record maintenance and repair information.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must be able to communicate with Management, Supervisors, and Peers.
- Must be able to do math, such as addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages.
- Must be able to determine and accomplish tasks, priorities, and goals without supervision.
- Must be able to operate vehicles, mechanical devices, and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Must have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
