Mechanic 1

Gravity; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity seeks an entry-level Mechanic 1 responsible for supporting fleet maintenance to keep equipment on the rental ready line. You will learn product knowledge and follow procedures from local to national levels while developing your career.

Typical duties include performing routine maintenance, using diagnostic tools, entering work orders, and operating forklifts and generators under supervision. Strong attention to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Some knowledge in electrical and hydraulic systems and reading schematics.
• Ownership of hand and air/electric tools for repairs.
• Ability to operate and test equipment like lifts, generators, hydraulics.
• Computer skills to enter information into a fleet management system.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds; good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Follows a consistent schedule of preventive maintenance on Gravity fleet.
• Operates and tests equipment to meet quality standards.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs under supervision.
• Diagnoses rental equipment with assistance from senior mechanics.
• Enters work orders via fleet management system and keeps area clean.
• Completes monthly safety and equipment-related trainings.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Read schematics

Tool ownership

Equipment operation

English communication

Computer literacy

Lifting ability

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Electrical tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Description

The Mechanic 1 is an entry-level technician and is responsible for utilizing mechanical training to contribute to fleet maintenance operations to keep Gravity’s equipment on the rental “ready line.” The person in this role is responsible for becoming familiar with product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch and learns standard operating procedures at the local (branch), region and national level to grow their career.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with ethics, honesty, values, and integrity. Provides a position of professionalism to others.


• Follows a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Gravity-owned fleet.


• Operates and tests equipment to ensure it passes Gravity quality and efficiency standards.


• Performs routine maintenance and repairs, such as oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services on small fleet equipment and trucks under direct supervision.


• Diagnoses rental equipment with assistance from senior mechanics.


• Performs major repairs and assorted parts replacements to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments under direct supervision.


• Enters work orders via fleet management system.


• Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.


• Completes all monthly safety and equipment-related trainings.


• Answers Company-issued cell phone during on call hours, in accordance with Company and safety policies.


• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by the supervisor.

Behaviors

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Experience

Required

• High School or GED equivalent, some college preferred.


• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain insurability with Company insurance.


• Some knowledge in electrical and hydraulic systems and willingness to learn to read schematics.


• Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services.


• Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipment.


• Computer skills to support entering information into fleet management system and open/close work orders.


• Ability to lift 50+ pounds required.


• Ability to read, write, and speak English to the extent verbal and written instructions in English are understood.


• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

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