Truck Shop Mechanic

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Responsibilities

· Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

· Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

· Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

· Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

· Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

· Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

· Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

· Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

· Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.

· Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

· Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

*Must have own tools

*CDL required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire

*Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities

*High school diploma or GED preferred

Hours: 1st shift 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

EOE, including disability/vets