Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary :

Balcones Resources is looking for a heavy-duty diesel mechanic for our facility in Little Rock, AR. Our business deals with semi-trucks, dry van trailers, roll-off trucks with sliding tarp systems, forklifts and one trash truck. The ideal candidate will have experience in diagnosing, maintaining, and performing PM services on similar equipment. We expect staff to keep a clean and safe work area while helping to maintain the facilities. This position will be full-time, Monday-Friday (5 days a week) with an average of 40 hours per week with the ability to work overtime as permitted. The right candidate will work well as a team, and / or independently, and maintain a positive attitude.

Duties :

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in a mobile / field environment.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of truck equipment. Electrical / Brake / Cooling Systems, Starters / Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas and diesel), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment.
• Manage assigned tasks, making effective judgments prioritizing work related activities and time.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, welding equipment, lift and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.
• Work with a high degree of independence and manage your own daily schedule.
• Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as necessary for the repairs to be performed.
• Communicate with management and support team via email or phone to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Balcones Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind : Balcones is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Balcones are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Balcones will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.