Description
Position at Pilgrims
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 subassemblies 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:
*Must have own tools
*Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
*High school diploma or GED preferred
EOE including disability/vets