Mechanic

About the role

Provides day to day maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe operating fleet at the lowest cost by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains company owned light, medium, and heavy vehicles and trailers by reviewing shop orders, DVIR reports, or listening to operator description of problem.
• Makes repairs to mechanical failures by removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components.
• Involves sheet metal, frames, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, steering, hydraulic, and braking systems; heating and A/C units, axles, hubs, tires, wheels, and coupling units.
• Performs repairs and maintenance work in a productive, efficient and SAFE manner.
• Informs the lead technician when one assignment is complete and another work assignment is required.
• Indicates to the lead mechanic any repairs found to be necessary which were not previously assigned.
• Provides a list of parts needed to lead technician.
• Records all time spent and parts used on the appropriate forms provided.
• Follows an active safety awareness program including applying clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and tests all repairs.
• Aids/trains other mechanics as required.
• Possesses general knowledge of all mechanical systems incorporated in truck chassis and makes diagnosis and repairs.
• Performs removal and replacement of all components.
• Provides all hand tools necessary to efficiently and safely perform repairs assigned.
• Includes all aspects of Class II Vehicle Technician.
• Performs all phases of preventive maintenance.
• Performs DOT inspections.
• Complies with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
• Understands and complies with company EMS, SIPS and BMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Complies with all environmental laws and procedures.
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Reads and understands the company's emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.
• Understands all safety requirements of the job and performs the job in compliance with the safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years of related experience and/or training in automotive or truck maintenance; or 5+ years’ direct experience in automotive or truck maintenance.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to team work.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record; CDL-A preferred.
• Vehicle maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience on diesel engines preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have appropriate inventory of hand tools.
• Must be able to operate hoisting and jacking equipment.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Willing to work occasional weekends as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently climb over, and under.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to walk an average of 2 – 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a limited basis.
• Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.

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