What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Mechanic position at Frank's Supply Company, Inc.?
Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
Position summary: To perform semi-skilled and skilled level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline and diesel driven automotive and other mechanical equipment and trailers
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect vehicles and equipment and trailers for needed repairs & perform minor repairs as required.
- Lubricate automotive and power-driven equipment with the use of air pressure and lubrication tools.
- Drain and refill crankcases; inspect and fill gearboxes with lubricants; replace lubricant fittings; maintain lubrication records; maintain lubrication stock and replace as necessary.
- Inspect, charge, and replace batteries.
- Clean and wash motorized equipment.
- Wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
- Make minor mechanical adjustments to automotive and other power driven equipment.
- May assist Equipment Mechanic in mechanical overhaul and repair work.
- Maintain necessary records of time, materials, and parts used.
- Pack and replace wheel bearings.
- Replace shock absorbers, fan belts, radiator hoses and u-joints.
- Perform general overhaul, tune up and repair work on automobiles and related power driven equipment.
- Inspect, adjust and replace necessary units and parts including cooling, fuel and exhaust components.
- May fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
- Repair and overhaul brakes, ignition systems, electrical systems, transmission, differentials, and hydraulic systems; inspect, repair, overhaul and assemble automotive electrical equipment such as distributors, magnetos and starters.
- Perform inspections of automotive or mechanical equipment to determine repair needs of estimate cost of repairs; perform occasional metal work by cutting, welding other procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Servicing and minor maintenance of automotive and other power-driven equipment and trailers.
- Oils, greases, and lubrication devices, and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment.
- The methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.
- Ratings and sized of tires for sedans, light and heavy trucks and equipment, tractors and heavy earth moving equipment..
Ability To:
- Lift up to 50 pounds (over head) in weight.
- Learn principles and practices of auto maintenance
- Learn proper safety techniques
- Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
- Maintain time, mileage and servicing records.
- Read manufacturer's lubrication charts.
- Identify automotive parts and supplies.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Learn the use of welding (gas and wire) procedures.
- Maintain servicing records.
Frank's Supply is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
