Job Description:
- Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues
- Provide routine inspections of vehicles
- Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are kept in a safe and usable condition at all times
- Adhere to company work safety policies
- Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
- Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
- Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts
- Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
- Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
- Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks
- Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized vehicle and equipment repair courses.
At least three (3) years experience as a mechanic in an automotive, school bus, trucking or heavy equipment environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver s License and DOT physical (must be able to attain within 3 months of hire).
Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Provide own hand tools required for regular maintenance.