Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on all district gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance and some minor repairs of gasoline and diesel engine vehicles including engine, transmission, drive train, suspension, cooling, electrical, fuel, various types of hydraulic systems, air and hydraulic brakes, steering and exhaust.
• Performs minor equipment modifications under the supervision of qualified Journeymen Mechanics.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles assigned.
• Performs computer and other diagnostics using appropriate testing equipment under guidance of Journeymen Mechanics.
• Performs emission control inspections records, stickers, and emission reports.
• Responsible for shop cleanliness.
• Performs some minor body repair which may include lens and/or bulb replacements, etc., lube and tire repair and wheel balancing.
• Responds to emergency road calls for repair and/or towing of vehicles.
• Orders and picks up parts as needed for completion of jobs.
• Assist with once-a-year shop inventory of tools, parts in stock room, tires, etc. and orders inventory replacements when stock is low.
• May be asked to maintain continuity of projects when supervisor and journeymen are absent.
• Must keep abreast of field through continuing education, manufacturer seminars and other sources.
• Must become familiar with Granite's Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Program.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Skilled in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations.
• Must be familiar with hand tools, small and large power tools, machine tools, instruments such as computerized scanners, hoists, ladders, cleaning equipment, emission control test equipment, etc.
• Must understand the use of schematics and flow charts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must maintain current county emissions licenses.
• One year of job-related and carefully monitored work experience.

Working Environment

There are many involuntary interruptions. May work outside and inside in dirt, grease, oil, odors, noise, chemical, and high voltage exposure, cold, heat, and moisture. Some equipment used requires much care to operate in a safe and non-hazardous fashion. Emergencies may require incumbent to work irregular hours.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.