Job Details

Job Description

Pays $30.00 Flag Hour

Essential Duties:

• Inspects motorized equipment, such as automobiles, mowers, tractors.
• Diagnoses and determines extent of necessary repairs.
• Overhauls, repairs and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs and replaces components of gas, diesel, including carburetors, fuel pumps, strainers, fuel lines, tanks and gauges.
• Repairs and replaces such components as alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches.
• Adjusts and replaces brakes.
• Overhauls hydraulic, power steering, booster and vacuum systems.
• Removes and installs; radiators, water pumps, hoses and cooling fans.
• Operates motorized equipment in connection with repair and servicing.
• Records repairs on shop work orders.
• Performs preventive and special interest maintenance as prescribed by manufactures specifications or garage services operating instructions.
• Adheres to all established safety policies and standards to include the identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Requires reading, writing, and math skills normally obtained through the completion of a HS Diploma or a GED.
• Knowledge of the use of basic automotive mechanical tools and equipment, such as tire changing and vehicle lubrication equipment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment employed in the rebuilding, repair and adjustment of motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and their diagnosis, repair and adjustment.
• Knowledge of chassis, parts and replacements.
• Appropriate automotive industry safety standards, precautions and procedures associated with a vehicle.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and equipment applicable to mechanical work being performed.
• Knowledge of mechanical aptitude, ability to read and understand vehicle service and lubrication charts.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of tractor and diesel mechanic experience
• Valid Drives License
• Own Tools

Job Type: Full-time