Mechanic

Job Summary

Under the direction of the District Manager and the Area Director, repairs and overhauls trucks and other automotive vehicles assigned to ensure the fleet is in DOT compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic's hand tools
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters and pumps
• Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks using lathes, shapers, drill presses and welding equipment
• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel
• Relines and adjust brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solder leaks in radiator
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts
• Replaces and adjusts headlights and installs and repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers
• Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to the underside of the vehicle
• Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches, and hoist
• Disassembles unit and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges
• Maintains repair and maintenance records for all assigned vehicles

Education, Licenses/Certifications & Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license, CDL
• Truck Mechanic Certification from accredited training institution
• Five+ years’ experience as a truck mechanic

Company Information

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies.

The pay for this position ranges from $35.00 to $35.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales depending on position.

This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.