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Job Summary
The Mechanic Technician is responsible for performing skilled preventive maintenance, routine inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on company vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment. Operating above an entry-level Mechanic Helper role, this position independently executes fluid changes, component replacements, troubleshooting, and tool management while maintaining active shop organization and yard maintenance. Overall, this role ensures operational readiness of company assets, maintains a safe shop environment, and supports fleet reliability across departments.
Duties
- Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Perform independent preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on company trucks, service vehicles, and field equipment (e.g., oil and fluid changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, brake jobs, hydraulic systems, and engine components).
Perform comprehensive visual and diagnostic inspections of vehicles and equipment for operational safety, leaks, or wear, logging findings and executing required repairs.
Execute mechanical repairs, component replacements, and advanced troubleshooting on fleet assets.
Ensure fleet safety prep by verifying and maintaining emergency equipment, fluid levels, and standard truck accessories across company units.
Shop Operations & Maintenance
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazardous-free work area in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Oversee and perform general yard work, including lot clearing, asset staging, and maintaining clean, safe perimeter grounds.
Properly handle, store, and dispose of used fluids, oil filters, scrap metal, and shop chemicals in accordance with facility policies.
Clean, inspect, and perform maintenance on mechanical tools, power equipment, and machinery after use.
Inventory & Tool Management
Maintain shop tools, parts inventory, and diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper storage and calibration.
Lead the loading, unloading, and staging of service trucks and incoming parts shipments.
Track inventory levels, reporting missing or broken tools to shop management, and order replacement stock as needed.
Provide practical guidance, work direction, and safety support to Mechanic Helpers working on repair assignments.
General Operational Support
Perform utility driving tasks, including staging vehicles/equipment around the shop yard, taking units for official state/safety inspections, or performing road tests.
Complete detailed clerical shop logs, work orders, maintenance checklists, and repair documentation.
Other Duties as Assigned
Please note this job description is designed to capture core responsibilities, but is not exhaustive. Employees may be expected to perform other job-related tasks, operational duties, or special projects as assigned by management to support organizational goals.
Skills
- Job Expectations & Experience
Experience: 2-4 years of hands-on mechanical experience working on vehicles, diesel trucks, or heavy equipment in an automotive, oilfield, or industrial shop environment.
Reliability: Strong work ethic, high safety awareness, and ability to troubleshoot and perform mechanical tasks with minimal direct supervision.
Driver's License: Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required for vehicle transport, testing, and yard operations (CDL preferred).
Languages & Communication: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
Mental Capabilities & Cognitive Demands
Focus & Safety Awareness: High level of alertness and strict commitment to shop safety rules, tool handling protocols, and hazard identification.
Task Organization & Execution: Ability to prioritize repair jobs, interpret technical repair manuals/schematics, and maintain organized work areas.
Comprehension & Communication: Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written technical instructions, safety labels, and maintenance guides in English and/or Spanish.
Problem-Solving: Strong ability to diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, isolate root causes, and execute corrective repairs safely.
Physical Demands
Physical Effort & Mobility: Heavy physical work required. Continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling under vehicles, reaching, and operating hand/power tools.
Lifting Requirements: Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 lbs independently (e.g., heavy tires, batteries, machine components, fluid drums).
Work Environment & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work Environment: Duties are performed primarily in a shop and outdoor fleet yard environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, vehicle noise, fumes, dust, and lubricants.
Required PPE: Must strictly adhere to shop safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection when applicable.
Travel Percentage: 0% - 10% (Primarily shop-based; occasional local driving for parts runs or field equipment support).
Please submit your resume for consideration!
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.
