What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Mechanic position at RLN Affiliated Companies?
Purpose of role
The shop mechanic is responsible for performing basic maintenance and repairs to trucks and trailers.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Perform basic air brake maintenance: complete brake jobs, S-cam bushing replacements, brake chamber replacements and air valve replacements
- Must demonstrate a basic understanding of spring and air ride suspensions, proper alignment procedures, R&R torque arms, equalizers and springs
- Must have complete knowledge of axle wheel end assemblies including proper installation of hub and drum assemblies, bearings, seals and races
- Must have complete understanding and knowledge of proper torque procedures for axle nut installation
- Troubleshoot and repair all aspects of electrical wiring systems, including all lights, 7-way receptacles, interior lighting and switches
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform minor body repairs and maintenance: R&R body side panels and posts, R&R swing and roll-door panels, R&R roof and floor sections
- Perform minor undercarriage maintenance and repairs. R&R crossmembers, ICC bumpers, spring hangers, dolly legs and bracing, etc.
- Weld steel components from various positions
- Must have proper hand tools and equipment that would allow a person to perform all of the above tasks. Major shop equipment and large shop tools will be provided by Royal Logistics, Inc
Competencies
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Initiative – As for and offers help when needed.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
- Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
- Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts wells under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security – It is our commitment to provide a safe working environment, safe equipment, proper materials and require safe operating procedures to be followed at all times. Employees are required to comply with the safety regulations and follow safety procedures.
