What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto/Truck Tech 3/C position at PPL Corporation?
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Diagnose troubles, perform inspections and make repairs on chassis, engines, transmissions (including both automatic and manual), drive trains, rear axles, steering mechanisms, hydraulic braking systems, suspensions, cooling systems, wheels, tires, instruments, lighting accessories and other equipment as assigned.
• Assist others in the performance of maintenance, inspections and repairs to all automotive/truck equipment owned by the company.
• Work in a safe manner, productive and cost-effective manner.
• Respond to service calls for scheduled and unscheduled repairs and preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Handle standard garage materials and chemicals, some of which are classified as hazardous under Federal and State Right to Know laws and hazardous materials guidelines, including performing weekly and monthly garage inspections.
• Accurately document work using Fleet Anywhere, or an equivalent vehicle maintenance program.
• Works alone either in the assigned shop or at other locations within the limits of the classification.
• Perform all other garage-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have passed the written and practical department entrance examinations.
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate a responsible, thorough and a safe work ethic and sound mechanical ability.
• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of general garage and machine shop practices.
• Must be familiar with the operation of diagnostic instruments and other equipment used by the department.
• Must have the ability to diagnose problems in automotive/truck equipment and to make the necessary repairs to return the equipment to safe and operable condition.
