What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preventative Maintenance position at APS East Coast Inc?
AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge and skills to get the job done.
Summary/Objective
The Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery to ensure optimal functioning.
Essential Functions
- Ensure Company-provided vehicle is continuously stocked with needed parts/tools for completing work.
- Provides assistance as needed for repairs or replacement of building rotating mechanical equipment.
- Perform minor repairs on building structures and furnishings such as ceilings, toles, wallboard, plastered walls, cabinets, bookcases, resilient floor tiles, carpeting, lighting systems, painted surfaces, internal and external doors and door hardware, ceramic tile walls and floors, wall mounted fixtures and dispensers, and other similar equipment.
Competencies
- Effective communicator in listening, writing, and verbal.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Punctual and dependable person.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.
Work Environment
Outdoors exposed to changing and/or extreme weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, humidity, etc.).
Physical Demands
Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily production/technical nature. Manual dexterity is sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.
Travel
This position does not have any travel requirements.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum 5 years Preventative Maintenance experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
2 years of direct automotive repair experience.
Computer Operations
Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Use miscellaneous office equipment (e.g., calculators, typewriters, computers, FAX machines, copiers, etc.).
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Card).
Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Amports is an equal opportunity employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
