Garage Mechanic

Ben E. Keith Co.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage distribution is seeking a skilled Garage Mechanic in San Antonio. The hired candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing trucks and diesel engines, ensuring all equipment is maintained to safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of related experience and be familiar with both mechanical and refrigeration maintenance. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Profit-Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related mechanic experience required.
• Must have Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration training.
• Ability to read blueprints for systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair diesel engines and trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance like oil changes.
• Inspect and repair refrigeration systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

San Antonio Food, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:00 AM | Expired Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 4:59 AM

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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.
• Immediately communicate problems with the 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 to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements by 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 the location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to maintain the refrigeration system.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components. Adjust valves according to specifications and charge the system with the 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 the refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Lift and align components into position, using a 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 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.
• Immediately communicate problems with the 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 to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements by 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 the location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to maintain the refrigeration system.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components. Adjust valves according to specifications and charge the system with the 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 the refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Lift and align components into position, using a hoist or block and tackle.
• Minimum two years related mechanic experience/and or training required
• Minimum two years of 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.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

· Short and Long Term Disability

· 401K with matching contribution

· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Program

· Educational Assistance Program

· Paid Vacation and holidays

· Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

San Antonio Food, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America