Description

Job Summary: Responsible for performing the full range of overhaul and repair work to major components and assemblies of a variety of vehicles and materials handling equipment.



Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the full range of maintenance, overhaul and repair work of major components and assemblies such as engines, transmissions, and differentials of automobiles, gasoline, and/or diesel powered trucks, buses, and materials handling equipment such as forklifts and similar types of automotive vehicles. Determines exact nature and extent of repairs required and performs major and minor overhaul and repair on engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering and braking systems and related electrical, fuel hydraulic, wheel and engine assemblies. Tears down and rebuilds components and assemblies, as necessary, by fitting and installing needed parts such as rings, pistons, bearings and gears. Aligns, meshes and connects repaired units to related mechanisms such as the engine and related clutch mechanism. Hooks up fuel, oil, hydraulic and electrical systems to repaired units and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of units. Uses a wide variety of test equipment such as test panels, dynamometers, oscilloscopes, and exhaust analyzers, as well as visual and listening checks to trace and locate defects.
• Incumbent will exercise tact, good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers.
• Assignments are received in the form of work orders, inspection reports or oral instructions. Is expected to plan work sequences, select tools, repair parts and otherwise carry assignments through to completion, referring only the unusual and difficult problems to supervisor. Work is subject to review upon completion for acceptability and adherence to established trade standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Is required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where parts worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Regularly lifting parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds.



WORKING CONDITIONS: Normally works inside on concrete floors where it is drafty and noisy and where fumes from vehicles are present, and occasionally outside, sometimes in bad weather. Is exposed to dirt, dust and grease and is subject to cuts, bruises, burns, shocks, and strains.



TRAINING REQUIREMENT: Associate must receive hazardous material (HazMat) training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform a full range of duties in connection with the servicing of vehicles and mobile equipment and performing minor maintenance work.



SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.



SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform repairs and service a variety of component parts accessories and parts of systems of automobiles, trucks, vans, forklifts, etc., perform prescribed tests/inspections to insure vehicles meet the standards set forth/required by the applicable safety standards. ASE Master Certification Required. Engine Repair Automatic Trans, Transaxle Manual Drive Train, and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Electrical/Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning and Engine Performance.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Is required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where parts worked on are in hard-to-reach places, lifts parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds on a regular basis.



FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:

• COPY OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.
• COPY OF NO FEE PASSPORT (Front Page, VISA Page, Statement referencing Overseas Assignment from back page).
• COPY OF SPONSOR'S GOVERNMENT ORDERS.