Fleet Mechanic III

Company: MarBorg Industries
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job title: Fleet Mechanic IIIDepartment: ShopReports To: Fleet Manager
SUMMARY- JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Fleet Mechanic III, under minimal to no supervision, performs complex repairs requiring advanced mechanical knowledge and skill, to include the ability to diagnose, think critically and work systematically on a wide variety of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. This position requires the ability to work across all major systems: Engine, drive-train, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical, hydraulic, air systems and computer diagnosis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs complex preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on heavy duty trucks that require mechanical knowledge and skill including repairs on major systems and its components.
• Performs inspections, diagnostics and repairs of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on heavy duty trucks and equipment under minimal to no supervision.
• Investigates malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Rebuilds and installs diesel, gasoline and compressed natural gas engines by disassembling, inspecting, measuring and evaluating internal and external engine parts, obtaining new parts, reassembling and installing engines, and testing equipment in accordance with technical requirements.
• Identifies and determines parts required for repairs of disassembled units.
• Road test fleet when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Responds to any type of service call and performs field repair.
• Reviews and completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
• Performs all work within a reasonable time.
• Communicates repair status with management.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Utilizes fleet maintenance software program to document and track repair orders and any related information such as parts usage, time allocation, and status updates.
• Provides assistance and training to all other mechanics.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Highly proficient in troubleshooting and computer diagnosis.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret schematics.
  • Must be able to diagnose, repair and work on most if not all facets of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
  • Must have tools to perform the maintenance and repair work.
  • Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools
  • Familiarity with a computer is necessary, as all mechanics must utilize fleet maintenance software programs.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment and have good decision-making ability.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, commercial license is preferred.
  • Certified Tire Industry Association (TIA), is a plus.
  • Able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screening. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
    • High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred ASE Certifications and/or other Trade School diploma/certification.
    • At least eight (8) years of advanced level mechanic experience maintaining, repairing and rebuilding heavy duty trucks and equipment.
    • Experience and ability to be certified for fall protection.
    • Experience and ability to be certified as an operator of a boom lift, scissor lift and forklift. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must have some computer literacy and the ability and willingness to learn vehicle maintenance repair code terminology.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION
      • Valid Class C Driver's License
      • Commercial Driver's License Class A or B is a plusPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk for long periods of time on concrete floors; stoop, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Work is performed primarily in a shop environment, occasional field environments that may require some travel from site to site and is frequently exposed to dust, grease, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. PI128224179

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