Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I
Fleet Services by Cox Automotive · Richmond, VA · 3 mo ago
Management$20.1–$30.1/hrFull-time
Duties
- Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
- Travel to and perform work at customer location, with most of the work performed outside.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light and medium vehicles in the field.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
- Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as some Diesel tools, lifts, and jacks.
- Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic) etc.
- Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Air conditioning systems, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
- Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
- Independently determining parts required for each job, ordering, and picking up the parts for installation.
- Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion, as applicable.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
- Apply knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
- Work with support team to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
- Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
- Communicate with support team in corporate offices to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
- Participate and complete all-in company required safety training.
- Maintain assigned service vehicle, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
- Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
- Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Automotive Technician on light/medium vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education/certifications/skill/experiences.
- Two (2) years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.
- Participate in and complete all-in company required training.
Skills & Abilities
- Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
- Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
- Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
- Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
- Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
- Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.