Apprentice Fleet Equipment Mechanic

Job Code: NP871

About the role

Inspect, repair, overhaul, adjust, and maintain all types of transportation and construction fleet equipment in accordance with Company and manufacturers practices and procedures. Successful bidder will be required to have all tools listed on the Fleet Equipment Mechanic Tool list at the time of reporting to the vacancy. Seniority will determine shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with Company procedures and schedules.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain various types of fleet equipment systems and components:
  • Electrical/electronic systems such as: starting/charging, computer controlled, and lighting/instrumentation systems.
  • Brake systems such as: air, electric, hydraulic, anti-lock, and emergency systems.
  • Hydraulic systems and components.
  • Fuel delivery systems such as: gasoline, diesel, and natural gas.
  • Engines, transmissions, differentials, and related power train components.
  • Cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems.
  • Steering and suspension components.
• Operate test equipment such as but not limited to: alternator-battery tester, engine analyzer, computer scan tool, multimeter, flow meter, and pressure gauge.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs in the field. Tow equipment as necessary.
• Perform acetylene and electric welding for cutting, heating, burning, welding, and brazing operations.
• Perform body, fender, panel repairs, and painting.
• Operate equipment as required for testing, inspecting, and transporting.
• Take reasonable care of Company tools and equipment assigned during working hours.
• Keep assigned equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Direct and instruct employees assigned to work with you.
• Assist in the training of other employees.
• Perform similar or less skilled work in this classification or, when the diversity of workload requires, perform similar or less skilled work in equal or lower classifications.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.
• Complete any reports and forms used in connection with the performance of duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Successfully completed all the requirements of the Fleet Equipment Mechanic Program within a thirty (30) month time frame.
• Ability to perform, instruct, direct, and advise others in the performance of all types of Fleet Equipment Mechanic work.
• CDL preferred, with the ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements as required.

Pay

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity. Salary range: $42.89 - $47.29 per hour.