Truck Shop Mechanic

　　Maintains diesel and gasoline powered equipment and trucks, all makes and models, operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records

　　Responsibilities

　　· Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

　　· Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

　　· Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

　　· Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

　　· Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

　　· Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

　　· Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

　　· Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

　　· Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.

　　· Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

　　· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

　　· Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

　　Skills/Qualifications:

　　Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

　　EOE/VETS/DISABILITY