Service Mechanic

Overview

$2500 signing bonus!

 

BENEFITS include:

Starting base wage between $21-$27/hr. depending on experienceCompetitive Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, and 401K w/ up to 4% Company Match (Medical plan is supplemented with HRA Benny card, funded by company, to pay for out of pocket medical expenses)Weekly pay 

Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay and more!Company provides tools regardless of base wage  

This position will perform repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment to ensure proper operation by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy duty transportation equipment
• Use hand tools and precision instruments, as well as power tools
• Inspect brake system, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other systems/parts to ensure proper working condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, checking batteries, lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, and reassemble equipment
• Test drive trucks and heavy duty equipment to diagnose malfunctions or ensure proper working order.
• Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Possess knowledge and ability to operate maintenance equipment and hand tools to perform repairs and maintenance in a thorough, safe manner.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition, and detect and report malfunctioning equipment to management.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and safety procedures.
• Responsible for mounting and dismounting truck and trailer tires.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, and clutches.
• Rebuild gas and/or diesel engines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Use hand tools & precision instruments as well as power tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in heavy equipment and diesel engine repair experience required.
• Candidate must possess a valid and current California driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Mathematical aptitude
• Must be self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently and as a team

Physical Requirments

• Regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Frequently climb ladders, and occasionally work at heights of 100 feet.

Environment

• Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment.
• Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
• Regularly exposed to a moderate to severe noise levels.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process. 

Note:  Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.