Mobile Mechanic

BIAGI BROS INC•Benicia, CA

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities Diesel and gas service technicians and mechanics inspect, repair, or overhaul trucks, and anything else with a diesel or gas engine and other rolling equipment for the company Perform mechanical and preventive maintenance repairs to automotive, diesel, and other power-driven equipment; and keeps shop area, parts inventory and tools organized and accounted for Raise trucks and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts Change and repair tires, tubes, valve stems, lock rings, and a variety of other minor mechanical parts Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components Clean and wash motorized equipment; wash windows, tighten body bolts, sweep and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition Repair of electrical components, change spark plugs, belts, chain linkage, batteries and oil Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts Read and interpret diagnostic test results, often by using dials, gauges, and other computer equipment Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment Follow a checklist of inspection procedures Inspect, repair or replace all gauges, belts, filters, hydraulic systems, and a variety of other equipment as part of a preventive maintenance schedule Pick up and deliver personnel, parts and vehicles Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and ensure that they run smoothly Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory Other duties and assignments as requested by management Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work Ability to perform a variety of minor repair, replacement, and maintenance tasks on heavy and light equipment Ability to lift and move heavy equipment in the cleaning and maintenance of the shop area Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Use and care of tools used in equipment repair work Ability to operate a personal computer, calculator, two-way radio and telephone Steady hand and good hand-eye coordination for many tasks, such as disassembling engine parts, connecting or attaching components, or using hand tools Familiar with parts and components of engines, transmissions, braking mechanisms, and other complex systems Able to disassemble, work on, and reassemble parts and machinery Able to identify mechanical and electronic problems, make repairs, and offer a proper maintenance strategy Familiar with electronic control systems and the appropriate tools needed to fix and maintain them

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent work experience
Automotive equipment repair and maintenance experience
1 yr or more experience as an assistant mechanic
Excellent verbal, written and customer relations skills
Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
Active driver’s license
Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work
Ability to perform a variety of minor repair, replacement, and maintenance tasks on heavy and light equipment
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment in the cleaning and maintenance of the shop area
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Use and care of tools used in equipment repair work
Ability to operate a personal computer, calculator, two-way radio and telephone
Steady hand and good hand-eye coordination for many tasks, such as disassembling engine parts, connecting or attaching components, or using hand tools
Familiar with parts and components of engines, transmissions, braking mechanisms, and other complex systems
Able to disassemble, work on, and reassemble parts and machinery
Able to identify mechanical and electronic problems, make repairs, and offer a proper maintenance strategy
Familiar with electronic control systems and the appropriate tools needed to fix and maintain them

Nice To Haves

Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the recognized industry credential for diesel and other automotive service technicians and mechanics, while preferred it is not required
Desired, but not required, mechanics may be certified in specific repair areas, such as drive trains, electronic systems, or preventative maintenance and inspection. To earn certification, mechanics must have 2 years of work experience and pass one or more ASE exams. To remain certified, diesel mechanics must pass the test again every 5 years.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, or overhaul trucks, and anything else with a diesel or gas engine and other rolling equipment for the company
Perform mechanical and preventive maintenance repairs to automotive, diesel, and other power-driven equipment
Keeps shop area, parts inventory and tools organized and accounted for
Raise trucks and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts
Change and repair tires, tubes, valve stems, lock rings, and a variety of other minor mechanical parts
Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components
Clean and wash motorized equipment; wash windows, tighten body bolts, sweep and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
Repair of electrical components, change spark plugs, belts, chain linkage, batteries and oil
Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts
Read and interpret diagnostic test results, often by using dials, gauges, and other computer equipment
Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
Inspect, repair or replace all gauges, belts, filters, hydraulic systems, and a variety of other equipment as part of a preventive maintenance schedule
Pick up and deliver personnel, parts and vehicles
Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and ensure that they run smoothly
Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
Other duties and assignments as requested by management