What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic (29773) position at AIMS Companies?
Job Details
Description
AIMS Companies is currently searching for a Diesel Mechanic.
Immediate start and excellent pay !
The mechanic performs all maintenance and repair on company trucks and equipment. The Mechanic must be experienced and equipped to take responsibility for the overall condition and availability of the fleet. Strong Customer service and communication skills along with mechanical aptitude are required.
Primary Objective :
This position requires a flexible work schedule to ensure trucks and equipment are available and fully operable for each job assignment. The Mechanic will serve as the lead person during the second shift and will be accountable for task completion and safety.
Essential Duties :
Typical duties include, but are not limited to :
- Maintain eligibility for AIMS Company driving privileges (see AIMS Employee Handbook).
- Be punctual in job start time and be productive with the time required to complete tasks.
- Display effective teamwork with other employees while following instructions from the Lead Mechanic.
- Learn to anticipate what needs to be done next. (Prioritize repairs)
- Ask for help as you are learning the technical skills required for Pipe Cleaning and Hydro Vac and / or backfill operations.
- Clean shop / tools at the end of your shift.
- Wear all appropriate PPE and practice safe work habits.
- Record all repairs & parts used on completed tasks.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships.
- Conduct yourself in such a way as to promote honesty, fairness, and integrity in dealing with customers, their employees and all AIMS employees.
- Maintain the high standards in performance of Preventive Maintenance on all trucks and equipment.
- Efficiently perform work schedule presented by Lead Mechanic.
- Perform weekly inspections and general repairs on trucks.
- Fill out complete detailed records of maintenance and repairs on Company trucks and equipment, as well as other paperwork, in a timely manner.
- Practice “Repair before failure”
- Confer with the Lead mechanic concerning parts that need to be ordered for immediate use and parts that need to be ordered to replenish AIMS stock.
- Assist the Lead Mechanic in maintaining inventory and tracking shop tools, equipment and truck tools / equipment according to Companies’ Tool Assignment Agreement.
- Instruct the Crew Leaders and Operators concerning any equipment operating practices which may be detrimental to the life of our equipment.
- Report equipment or truck problems to the Lead Mechanic.
- Coordinate repairs with Lead Mechanic.
- Be dependable in back-and-forth communication with the Service Coordinator.
- Assist in keeping the shop and yard clean and orderly (Clean shop / tools at the end of each shift).
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Companies’ parts and service vendors.
- Assist in performing Annual Inspections an all AIMS CMV’s.
- Assist in placing annual County tag stickers on every AIMS vehicle.
- Become familiar with and able to dig with the wand, excavate with the vacuum tube and safely man the remote control. Also, become familiar with setting up the flushing hose reel, flush head, and tiger tail.
- Become familiar with general back-filling procedures.
- Become familiar with and able to operate combo units to clean various sized pipes.
This list is not a full description of the duties of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the company’s operational needs.
Qualifications
Requirements :
Preferred qualifications include :
Working Conditions :
This position may require exposure to various weather conditions ( heat, rain, snow). Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and twist at the waist, climb stairs, and walk without assistance.
Benefits :
Benefits are available to full-time employees (30 or more hours per week).
Travel :
Travel for this position is expected to be less than 20% per year. Overnight / multiple night travel may be required, including out-of-state travel. Per diem will be paid in addition to regular or overtime pay for travel.
If you are unable to travel, you should communicate that restriction, in writing, to the Hiring Manager and ask for an exception. Exceptions are not guaranteed and will not be honored unless in writing and signed by both the Applicant and the Hiring Manager.
