What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic - General Trades position at PPC Partners Inc?
Mechanic - General Trades
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the full range of maintenance and repair needed for heavy-duty trucks, large construction equipment and tractor trailers. Keep all vehicles and equipment in good running condition, including gas, diesel and electrical engines. Inspect company fleet to determine necessary corrective action; examine, diagnose and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions and tires.
Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, PTOs, brake systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and interphases, cranes, digger derricks, aerial devices, systems and components.
Perform DOT inspections, perform monthly, annual inspections and dielectric testing on equipment.
Complete repairs noted on all inspections, facilitate all the necessary documentation and paper work for all repairs and inspections.
Performs tune ups, brake jobs, functional adjustments to aerial equipment, digger derricks, cranes and other fleet equipment, preventative maintenance, metal fabrication and welding, respond to road service calls and routinely scheduled visits to job sites to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and inspections.
Install and trouble shoot telematics in fleet equipment.
Qualifications:
- Valid CDL driver’s license and medical card
- Provide I-9 document to establish work eligibility
- High school education or GED is required
- Associate’s degree in Heavy Duty Truck/Heavy Equipment repair or five years of experience performing repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Minnesota DOT inspector or able to obtain in 1 year
- Must supply a basic set of tools for work in the shop
- Qualified to perform annual inspections
- Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
- Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
- Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.
