Garage Mechanic

Ben E. Keith; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith in the United States seeks a skilled Garage Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and overhaul diesel engines in trucks, and install refrigeration systems. The role emphasizes mechanical proficiency and preventive maintenance.

You will follow safety standards, use hand and power tools, inspect brakes and suspensions, perform routine maintenance, and conduct test drives to verify repairs. Two years of related experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Perform duties by following the Company’s safety standards.
• Use hand tools and power tools to diagnose, repair, and overhaul diesel engines and refrigeration systems.
• Inspect and repair brake systems, steering, and wheel bearings.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication.
• Adjust brakes, align wheels, and reassemble equipment.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams for refrigeration system components.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and refrigeration systems.
• Follow safety standards in all tasks.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings and other key parts.
• Perform routine maintenance and fluid checks.
• Test drive vehicles to verify repairs and performance.
• Keep accurate records of repairs and replacements.

Skills

Hand tools

Diagnostics

Safety standards

Inspection

Maintenance

Brake repair

Welding

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience/training

Tools

Pneumatic wrenches

Lathes

Welding equipment

Drill press

Jacks and hoists

Acetylene torches

Gauges/readouts

Job description

The Garage Mechanic position will diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul trucks and all types of diesel engines. Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

• Perform duties by following the Company’s safety standards
• 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, drill press and jacks and hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
• Immediately communicate problems with Supervisor by phone
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Maintain records such vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations
• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
• Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
• Read blueprints/wiring diagram to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to maintain refrigeration system.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components. Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
• Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
• Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
• Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Perform duties by following the Company’s safety standards
• 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, drill press and jacks and hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
• Immediately communicate problems with Supervisor by phone
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Maintain records such vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations
• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
• Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
• Read blueprints/wiring diagram to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to maintain refrigeration system.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components. Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
• Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
• Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
• Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
• Minimum two years related mechanic experience/and or training required
• Minimum two years Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration experience/and or training required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.