Mechanic I

City of San Juan, Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled automotive technician to join their team. This role involves testing, adjusting, and repairing various engine types and hydraulic systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED alongside two years of relevant experience in hydraulics or diesel mechanics. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and service quality. If you are passionate about automotive repair and ready to contribute your expertise, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of experience in hydraulics or diesel.
• Must be able to work with little supervision in varied work situations.

Responsibilities

• Tests and repairs engines, fuel injection, and hydraulic systems.
• Cleans and repairs wheel bearings and electrical systems.
• Adjusts and repairs clutches and transmissions.

Skills

Hydraulics

Diesel Mechanics

Automotive Repair

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Hydraulic Lift

Trade Tools

Job description

HOURLY:$14.54

JOB OBJECTIVES:
Under general supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor, will be responsible for reports, filing, and recordkeeping. Several decisions are made daily requiring some interpretations and judgment. Position has little or no contact with the public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Tests, adjusts, and tunes all types of engines and fuel injection and hydraulic systems.
2. Cleans and repairs all wheel bearings.
3. Tests for location and nature of defects in auto electrical systems.
4. Re-aligns brakes, turns brake drums, and overhauls wheel cylinders.
5. Repairs and rebuilds all engines.
6. Adjusts and repairs clutches and transmissions on automobiles or other equipment.
7. Installs, replaces, or adjusts filters, belts, or similar parts.
8. Minor repair of automotive air conditioning systems.
9. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
10. Will perform other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:
City vehicle, two-way radio, trade tools, grinder, pneumatic tools, hydraulic lift, machine to turn drums, rotors, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position may have some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts, and may involve occasional travel. Hazards exist which may result in lost time, accidents, and exposure to soiling of clothing and skin surface; work involves normal weather changes. Physical effort limited to lifting up to 50 lbs; work involves standing and walking from place to place.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Requires a high school diploma or GED with two (2) years’ experience in hydraulics or diesel. Must be able to work with little direct supervision in work situations which are varied or which have deviations and irregularities. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.