Job Description

Amity Truck & Tractor Repair LLC

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanic

Division: Shop Foreman/General Manager

Summary: Repair trucks and other vehicles. Mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

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

Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Confer with Parts Manager and/or customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
Uses proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
To clean up after one’s self and or others daily to keep a clean, efficient and safe work environment at all times.
Watch over building’s shared tools, equipment, supplies to ensure it is properly functioning, stored, stocked or otherwise in working order
List ALL parts used (filter, zip tie, fitting, etc.) on customer workorders, daily.
All other duties as assigned.

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.

Language Ability:

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.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

· Air conditioning certification preferred

· Valid driver's license

Equipment:

· Air conditioning unit

· Forklift

· Vehicle scanner

· Hand tools

· Drills

· Welding tools

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

· Attention to Details

· Time Management

· Communication

· Knowledge of parts and mechanic language

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 stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

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 work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Amity Truck & Tractor Repair LLC

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