MOT Mechanic

Acme Barricades•Riviera Beach, FL

4h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining Maintenance of Traffic equipment (MOT). This equipment includes Message Boards, Arrow Boards, Speed Radar Boards, Portable Regulatory Boards, and utility trailers. This position requires 12 Volt diagnostic ability with CPU, PCB, Solar Regulatory Chargers, & Character Panel wiring. The ideal candidate will need to be familiar with Series and Parallel electrical circuits in relation to battery configurations. This position does require welding/fabrication ability and an understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions. We provide training for the specific equipment in use by our company. Essential Job Functions: Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ability to work on small equipment Trailers Able to determine equipment 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; and general maintenance of trailers. Corrects equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components. Verifies equipment performance by conducting tests; adjusting controls and systems. Mains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting. Maintain equipment records by annotating services and repairs. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. evaluating service and parts options. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Trailer mechanical repair experience a plus Electrical and welding experience a plus 2-4 years of preventative maintenance of trailers a plus Battery charging and testing experience a plus Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Valid driver's license required.
Must pass MVR and controlled substance test.
May require background and criminal record check.
Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours).
Loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles.
Walking on varying ground surfaces.
Frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds.
Operating hand/power tools.
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones.
Physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively.
Working outdoors.
Working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances.
Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities.
Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans.
Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone.
Communicating clearly - both written and verbally.
Ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor.
Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing.
Must speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Trailer mechanical repair experience
Electrical and welding experience
2-4 years of preventative maintenance of trailers
Battery charging and testing experience

Responsibilities

Maintaining Maintenance of Traffic equipment (MOT) including Message Boards, Arrow Boards, Speed Radar Boards, Portable Regulatory Boards, and utility trailers.
Performing 12 Volt diagnostics with CPU, PCB, Solar Regulatory Chargers, & Character Panel wiring.
Working with Series and Parallel electrical circuits in relation to battery configurations.
Welding/fabrication and understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions.
Conducting inspections and diagnostic tests to determine equipment condition and identify worn or damaged parts.
Completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, and performing general maintenance of trailers.
Repairing equipment by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.
Conducting tests and adjusting controls and systems to verify equipment performance.
Maintaining equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Annotating services and repairs in equipment records.
Troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs for shop equipment.
Inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.