Garage Mechanic- Day and Evening Apprentice or Journey

About the role

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 45 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Summary

Under supervision or direction, inspects, overhauls, repairs, paints, cleans, greases and otherwise services automotive and construction equipment; keeps it in condition for safe, satisfactory and economical operation as directed. Keeps the garage and service truck neat and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, services, diagnoses, repairs and overhauls gasoline and diesel engines, standard and automatic transmissions, front and rear axles, hydraulic and air brake systems, springs, electrical systems, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and other chassis and auxiliary components; aligns front ends.
• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs minor structural failures and cracks in metal and fiberglass booms, frames and supports.
• Issues gas and oil; paints with brush or gun; drives a truck or operates equipment.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience

• Completion of the Garage Mechanic Apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification exam

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of technical training in mechanical/hydraulics and/or five years' experience in major overhauls on automotive, construction and other mechanical equipment

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mechanical/troubleshooting ability, capable to use computer diagnosing equipment and numerous other test equipment
• Able to read, interpret and work from manufacturers' operational and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform simple machining in the fabrication of parts.
• Knowledge and application of hand tools as used in a mechanics trade.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Pay

• $40.63 - $49.55

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off