TRUCK MECHANIC

Truck Mechanic

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Mounting and repairing refuse trucks. 
• Mount new refuse bodies on new chassis.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting and welding techniques and equipment.
• work with wrenches, ratchets, screw drivers pliers, air and electric impact guns.
• Electrical- wiring 12 volt systems, following electrical schematics, crimping wires making plugs for electrical connections, running and tying up wiring.
• Plumbing- running hydraulic lines and hoses making sure connections are tight and no leaks.

•  Welding, Fabricating and Torching- cutting truck frames to length, drilling holes welding and mounting to fasten truck bodies and cylinders to beds. Welding is out of position and there are obstacles to work around.

• Capable of working with minimal supervision and instructions once trained.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.