Mechanic 2

Mechanic 2

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment. Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment. Maintains clean environment.
• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus one (1) year of related work experience OR three (3) years of related work experience required.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational training preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• CDL preferred, not required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• Constantly - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Frequently - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• Frequently - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Frequently - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Frequently - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

Physical Demands

• Frequently - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Frequently - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Frequently - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Frequently - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Frequently - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds

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