Position Overview • Able to diagnose, adjust, and repair all series of automobile, truck, and trailer equipment including, but not limited to: • Engines (gas and diesel) • Clutches • Differentials/power dividers • Starters/Alternators • Refrigeration systems • Steering gear box • Power steering systems • Engine electronics (gas/diesel) • Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems • Transmissions (manual and automatic) • Preventive maintenance/ DOT inspections • Air conditioning systems (including cold and hot units) Job Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests; identify worn and damaged parts • Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures • Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; make adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units • Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems • Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. • Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs. • Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs • Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; verify receipts • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulatory publications (e.g., DOT) • Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value • Comply with company safety program and trainings Skills and Qualifications The candidate must supply their own hand tools; specialty tools will be available for use. Required • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) • Minimum 5 years practical, hands-on experience with automobile, medium and heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair • Proficiency in the use of all tools-of-the-trade (welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools) • Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions • Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. • Respond to road calls as required Preferred • Vocational/Technical schooling or mechanical certification(s) • Basic computer skills for data entry into maintenance systems