Equipment Mechanic Building Services

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic to join their team in Charlotte. This role involves performing diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment, ensuring the fleet operates efficiently. You will coordinate preventative maintenance programs and respond to customer concerns. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automotive repair, diagnostic skills, and a commitment to safety. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital operations team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair.
• Vocational training or associate degree preferred with ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs for assigned fleet.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Heavy Equipment Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Welding

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Training in Mechanics

Associate Degree in Automotive Applied Sciences

Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Alignment Machine

Job description

Non Instructional/Operations - Maintenance

Job Number 4600309635

Start Date

Open Date 04/16/2025

Closing Date 05/23/2025

NC 10 Hourly Non-Certified Schedule

Summary: Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor the Equipment Mechanic performs diagnostics, repair and maintenance of district vehicles and equipment. Coordinates a preventative maintenance program for assigned fleet. Responds to all customer, concerns and issues.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Coordinates a preventative maintenance program for assigned fleet
• Performs the diagnostic, repair and maintenance of district vehicles and equipment to include but not limited to small engines, agriculture tractors & heavy duty construction equipment, medium & heavy duty truck (class 7-8), light duty vehicles, trailer repairs (enclosed, open & box truck bodies), refrigerated trucks:

Fuels, greases and lubricates automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, off road equipment, agricultural and yard equipment, service batteries and other parts.

Diagnoses and repairs gasoline engines, fuel systems, engine electronics, chassis electrical, steering, suspension, hydraulic brake systems, ABS brake systems, drive lines, differentials and axles

Diagnoses and repairs diesel engines, fuel systems air brakes and auxiliary hydraulic systems

Changes and repairs tires and install and service spark plugs, light bulbs, fan belts and other simple mechanical parts

Services automotive equipment with fuel and oil; records amounts used; Repair yard, agricultural and off road equipment.

Welds, fabricates and assembles parts for light equipment, fenders and bodywork; perform heli-arc, mig and acetylene gas welding and brazing

Services maintains and repairs shop equipment

• Adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures
• Completes daily logs and records related to equipment/vehicle repair/service
• Performs safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; perform routine repair work and reports safety and other priority repair work to supervisor.
• Requisitions, issues, pick-ups and delivers automotive and equipment parts and supplies.
• Assists in general maintenance and cleanliness of automotive shop area; sweep and wash windows; maintain shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Also assist in all aspects of inventory control as needed.
• Steam cleans and washes motorized equipment.
• Sweeps and vacuums car interiors.
• Assists in training new employees to proper procedures and assists other co-workers when necessary to complete the job
• Researches information online to facilitate repairs
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum:

• High School diploma or GED required and;
• Three (3) years of verifiable experience in automotive, truck or heavy equipment repair
• Vocational training in the mechanics trade or Assoc. Degree in Automotive Applied Sciences with two ASE Certifications (G1, A1 preferred). Possess all eight ASE Certifications preferred.
• Five (5) years of verifiable experience in automotive, truck or heavy equipment repair

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

Must possess a valid Driver's license.

Asbestos Training 16 hours within the first 90 days of employment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain the following within the first year of employment; an appropriate, NC State Vehicle Inspection license, ASE certifications (G1, A1 automobile and/or truck), Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling certification, fork Lift operator license and factory training relative to equipment currently in use. Also must be able to perform minimum computer skills to access repair manuals as well as operate diagnostic equipment and alignment machine.

# of Jobs 2.00

Teacher Scale N

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Lubricates systems and oils, greases and attachments used in lubricating automotive and related equipment

• Basics knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools, as well as specialized measuring and diagnostic equipment and standard shop equipment

• Basics components of automotive, truck, yard, agricultural and yard equipment
• Safe work practices
• Diagnoses, repair and service automotive, medium and heavy trucks, warehouse, off road, agricultural and yard equipment according to policies and procedures
• To access shop manuals, TSB's and related information on computer, as well as operate alignment machine computer system
• Keeps simple records
• Understands and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishes and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

Constant standing; Frequent crawling, kneeling, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, grasping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling. Occasional climbing and balancing; Exerts physical effort up to 4 hours of a normal work shifts in handling objects over 30 pounds.

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