SCHEDULED MAINT / MECHANIC TRAINEE

SUDDEN SERVICE INC•West Memphis, AR

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Sudden Service INC. (SSI) is seeking a Scheduled Maintenance / Mechanic Trainee to join their team in West Memphis, AR. SSI provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service. They are committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry, backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians. SSI offers regular training schools for their service technicians to ensure the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works’ customers. SSI is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business.

Requirements

Must meet physical demands of job which includes stooping, bending, climbing, twisting, and capability of lift to 50 lbs. or occasionally 60 lbs.
Must have natural mechanical abilities.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, since employees will be driving company owned vehicle and will be covered under corporate insurance which has strict coverage requirements.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical work experience or training preferable.

Responsibilities

Assist Field Service Mechanic (FSM) with major repairs to customer equipment.
Assist in dismantling, overhauling, and assembling equipment and machinery.
Work with the FSM in any way that will allow the FSM to perform repairs more efficiently.
Assist in providing the Service Center Manager information such as customer name, machine description, nature of malfunction, time involved in working, driving, waiting, and mileage for proper accounts and billing.
Promote and enhance the company’s image by maintaining a neat personal appearance and keeping the service truck clean, polished, and orderly.
Be courteous to the customer and the customer’s employees.
Demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude in work habits.
Perform scheduled maintenance responsibilities including complete lube changes, oil changes, filter services, and brake adjustments.
Perform coolant system maintenance, including draining and refilling.
Check all vehicle fluids and make general repairs when necessary.
Check oil levels, tires, air filters, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid, and engine coolant.
Change worn out or broken belts, hoses, spark plugs, or windshield wiper blades.
Maintain a record of all maintenance performed.
Clean and maintain the work area as needed.
Act as trainees at job sites with field service mechanics to learn as much as possible with the future prospect of becoming a Field Service Mechanic.
Complete work orders and any job-related paperwork (i.e. JSA, inspection reports, cc receipts, etc.) in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.