Mechanic

Supervisory Responsibility: 

This position does not have supervisory oversight.

Expected Hours of Work: 

Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with some overtime required as scheduled.  Any person within this position must be flexible to work varying hours, including nights, and weekends as necessary.

Travel requirements:  

Overnight travel is not required.

Summary / Primary Role:  

The position of Mechanic will have primary responsibility to work in conjunction with other mechanics to perform regular inspections and routine maintenance, and repairs on company tractor(s) and trailer(s) in compliance with Federal and State regulations. 

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to maintenance, shop rules and safety regulations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with co-workers(s), and driver(s).
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors and other assigned mechanics.
• Follow applicable checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications. 
• Confer with drivers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed. 
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Trouble shooting and Diagnostic review of issues found with tractors and shop equipment.
• Preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on tractors, and trailers.
• Perform routine maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
• Make all other general repairs and/or adjustments on vehicles in accordance with company and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain and repair shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Participate in parts inventory when requested.
• Participate in company training programs, safety events, company functions and meetings when requested.
• Assist in training and development of new mechanics.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED. 

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• A minimum of two years of experience working with heavy diesel equipment is required.
• This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and will include a 5 panel drug test that includes marijuana. 
• Must own and maintain adequate hand tools. 
• Ability to read and comprehend manual, wiring diagrams, schematics, diagnostic tools, etc. 
• Knowledge of Federal, State, OHSA, EPA and DOT regulations is required.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) is preferred.
• Responsible for periodic driving duties of non-CDL commercial vehicles within the parameters of your job duties; which will further require you to maintain an active driver’s license at all times. Should your driver’s license status change, you are required to report the change to your supervisor immediately.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Quality provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.