Mechanic I

Overview

Summary

Performs preventative maintenance and routine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on company assets to include all DOT equipment.  Works in both a shop and field environment. 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Heavy Duty Maintenance: Performs preventative maintenance on all DOT equipment according to established guidelines and time frames.  Keeps accurate and detailed records of failures and repairs in Computerized Maintenance Management System.  Acts as an assistant to more senior Mechanics on larger jobs.  

Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine problems or recurring malfunctions of company assets and chooses course of action. Consults with supervisor to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and approval for work. Completes troubleshooting repairs and/or modifications work on equipment.   

Tool Maintenance:  Performs daily inspections of tools and equipment used.  Ensures cleanliness of hand tools, equipment and parts.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of CMMS software is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver License.

DOT License is a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities                                                           

Strong communication and time management skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Other Qualifications                                                    

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.