Primary Purpose
Performs tasks in the repair, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment; responds to road calls in the field for emergency repairs. Delegates work to and/or trains subordinate staff as needed; ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Essential Job Functions
Diagnoses vehicle maintenance problems and performs computer testing on electronic systems; determines required parts; prepares repair orders and inputs data into computer; schedules vehicles for maintenance and/or repair; delivers vehicles scheduled for services by external vendors.
Overhauls gasoline or diesel engines; installs clutches; realigns front ends; performs necessary welding; disassembles engines; inspects parts for wear and damage; repairs or replaces parts and reassembles engines; overhauls regulator and starter systems; rebuilds carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, distributors and other accessories; tunes engines; repairs air conditioning systems, brake systems, front and rear suspensions, steering components and exhaust systems; repairs flat tires; tows in vehicles needing repair.
Operates fork lift; checks fuel and fluid levels and fills as needed; operates diagnostic equipment; replaces windows and windshields; test drives equipment or vehicle after work is performed to ensure proper operation;
Opens and closes shop as needed; responds to road calls in the field for emergency repairs; assists other mechanics in the completion of work orders; helps with snow removal; performs maintenance on furniture as needed.
Maintains log of vehicle repairs orders; maintains shop and work area ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Serves as Fleet Service Manager in his/her absence as requested.