Truck Mechanic

House of Raeford Farms

About The Position

Maintaining diesel trucks, and gasoline vehicles by completing inspections doing preventative maintenance while correcting vehicle deficiencies. Plan work procedure after finding extent of damage, perform major and minor brake adjustments. Have the ability to repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. Repair or replace generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. Knowledge in installing accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. Be able to attach test instruments to equipment, read dials and gauges. Verify performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems. Might have to replace drive shafts, U joints, water pumps, power steering pumps, steering sectors and work on air conditioning. Have to complete work orders and records of service and repairs. Obey all safety rules and keep work area clean.

Requirements

Work with others to maintain a fleet of company vehicles including cars, service and farm trucks, as well as tractor trailers
Mechanically minded
Inspect, observe and have the ability to troubleshoot and repair trucks
Provide own transportation
Have own tools

Responsibilities

Completing inspections
Preventative maintenance
Correcting vehicle deficiencies
Plan work procedure after finding extent of damage
Perform major and minor brake adjustments
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings
Repair or replace generators, distributors, starters, and pumps
Installing accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
Attach test instruments to equipment, read dials and gauges
Verify performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
Replace drive shafts, U joints, water pumps, power steering pumps, steering sectors and work on air conditioning
Complete work orders and records of service and repairs
Obey all safety rules and keep work area clean