NOW HIRING IN BENSON/CURTISS: TRACTOR-TRAILER MECHANIC (FT)

SUMMARY

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel and non-diesel engines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
• Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges
• Raise trucks, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description 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 of this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary Certificate, and/or a minimum of four (4) years of experience, or a combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English such as safety rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and complete company, Federal and State forms. Ability to communicate information in verbal and written form, as well as the ability to listen to, and understand information conveyed verbally or in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems. 

CERTICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Must maintain a current driver license. Ability to maintain work area in compliance with local, State, and Federal OHSA rules and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms and hands, speak, hear, see, or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, an employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.