Mechanic 1

About the role

The Mechanic 1 is responsible for diagnosing, trouble-shooting, repairing, and replacing defective components on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including passenger cars & vans, limousines, funeral coaches, trucks, specialized vehicles, and agricultural machinery.

Responsibilities

• Reviews simple, specifications, oral instructions, work orders, inspection forms, or general requirements.
• Consults directly with the department supervisor and/or management to organize and discuss the methods, tools, and materials required for each project or assignment.
• Performs all types of intermediate maintenance, diagnoses, inspections, evaluations, and repairs to faulty systems, such as hydraulic or air brakes; front and rear suspensions; manual and power steering systems; gas or diesel power trains; cooling, fuel, exhaust, and electrical systems, and other related systems not listed using the proper electrical, or mechanical tools and equipment.
• Identifies sources of potential premature failure, safety hazards, and potential malfunctions to avoid component failure or road breakdown.
• Selects proper tools and equipment including basic hand tools, wrenches, various meters, drills, impact wrenches, measuring tools, variety of test & performance equipment; welding equipment, fabrication and machining equipment and instruments; circuit testers, engine & vehicle hoists, and other miscellaneous tools or equipment as required.
• Selects and installs all necessary replacement parts for best application, such as motors, meters, connectors, relays, fuses, starters, switches, lights, mechanical fasteners, wire, connectors, protection devices, hydraulic, water & fuel pumps; filters, tune-up kits, hoses, radiators, belts, tires, wheels, brake components, or other after-market and OEM components as required.
• Replaces a variety of damaged materials pertaining to but not limited to the above-mentioned items as required.
• Requisitions materials & supplies as required.
• Recommend substitute materials or components to improve or expedite work when required.
• Routinely performs lubrication and annual preventive maintenance and repair work.
• Routinely performs equipment modifications, and/or upgrades to systems, such as installation of propane kits, Plexi-glass windows, hydraulic system conversions, wheel conversions, etc.
• Routinely performs brake jobs, engine tune-ups, a/c system repair, suspension work, electrical work, and other related interior and exterior work.
• Fabricates, welds, modifies, and constructs components to improve vehicle functionality or to replace defective components.
• Occasionally assists transportation with furniture moves and product deliveries.
• Occasionally delivers or retrieves vehicles from outside repair shops.
• Operates hydraulic jacks, and/or vehicle hoists to gain access to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components fastened to the underside.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of increasing responsibility for automotive and/or diesel truck maintenance and repair experience.
• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and some specialized training in automotive and/or diesel truck maintenance.
• Specialized training consists of practical/hands-on experience in automotive and/or diesel truck maintenance and repair.
• A valid California Driver's License – Class “C.”
• Must have a sufficient understanding of automotive or diesel engine tune-up and troubleshooting, engine theory, inspection and repair; electrical/electronic systems theory, inspection and repair; and hydraulic or air brake systems, and/or one ASE certification, which must be kept current.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs, and occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Benefits

Forest Lawn offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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