Job Small Engine Mechanic

Job Posting

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Small Engine Mechanic

Job Code: 616 - LA-Small Engine Mechanic

SCA Occup: 23910 Small Engine Mechanic

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Small Engine Mechanic repairs gasoline and diesel engines used to power landscape equipment, compressors, generators, pumps, and similar machines in accordance with trade standards.

Typical Duties:

• Repairs gasoline and diesel engines used to power lawnmowers, garden tractors, weed whackers, chainsaws, blowers, chippers, edgers, snow removal equipment and similar tools/equipment.
• Uses hand tools, locates causes of trouble, dismantles engines, and inspects/examines parts for defects.
• Replaces or repairs parts, such as rings and bearings.
• Cleans and adjusts carburetors and magnetos, starts repaired engines and listens to sounds to test performance.
• Where required, occasionally performs maintenance welder job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one year related work experience, five years preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to respond to questions from vendors, customers and management.
• Comply with PRIDE's safety program and adhere to proper safety practices.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates or Licenses Required:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering in and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds
• May be required to climb ladders and/or step stools

Work Environment:

Work is performed at a customer's location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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