Mechanic

Copperas Cove; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperas Cove is seeking a Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles in the Fleet Department. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, technical school experience preferred, and a minimum of 2 years experience in automotive and truck repair. ASE certification is required within a year of hire. The position involves using various tools and diagnostic equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring effective vehicle operation. A valid Texas CDL is also necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as automotive and truck mechanic.
• ASE certification in Automotive or Heavy-Duty truck required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out preventive maintenance for all vehicles.
• Operates diagnostic instruments and tools.
• Tests, services and repairs vehicles.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Skills

Knowledge of shop mathematics

Skill in troubleshooting

Skill in using diagnostic tools

Skill in welding techniques

Ability to interpret technical manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school preferred

Tools

Mechanical tools (jacks, lifts)

Electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Definition / General Purpose

Helps in the maintenance operation while performing preventive maintenance and repairing vehicles in the Fleet Department.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
• Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work.
• Changes tires.
• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Follows shop procedures and data for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and mechanical systems.
• Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of shop equipment.
• The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful maintenance operations.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

Peripheral Duties

• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; technical school preferred with a minimum of 2 years experience preferred as automotive and truck mechanic. Must be experienced in all aspects of automotive and truck repair, including rebuild, rebuild modification, and heavy equipment repair.

Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B endorsement or ability to obtain one within nine (9) months of date of employment.

Ase certification: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Automotive or Heavy-Duty truck required or must be able to obtain certification within one year from date of hire.

Special Requirements

Must attend the required education and training to maintain required certifications.

Be a self-starter and show initiative.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of shop mathematics and skill in reading schematics.
• Skill in troubleshooting and effecting full range of needed overhaul and/or repair to a variety of heavy equipment and automotive equipment components, systems and assemblies.
• Skill in identification, selection, and use of various test, measurement, and diagnostic tools.
• Skill in use of hand and power tools; skill in the use and application of technical manuals and bulletins, manufacturer specs, wiring diagrams, shop operating procedures, and related materials.
• Skill in arc, mig, and gas welding techniques.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of mobile equipment and knowledge of proper safety and driving regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and outside departments.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, technical bulletins, and various other departmental materials.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic’s tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; personal computer, calculator, phone; mobile or portable radio.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, colour vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

Job hazards: Exhaust and welding fumes, chemical solvents, electrical shocks, noise, dirt, grease, working in vicinity of operating vehicles and/or equipment with moving parts, possibility of falling objects, inclement weather conditions.

Additional Information

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.