Mechanic's Helper

The Armstrong Company; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armstrong Company is seeking a Mechanic's Helper in Carrollton, Texas, to assist the Shop Manager with fleet maintenance. Responsibilities include performing maintenance like tune-ups and oil changes, helping with electrical systems, and maintaining shop cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have excellent mechanical skills, be able to follow instructions, and have physical stamina to lift up to 75 pounds. This role is essential for ensuring the proper maintenance of the company's vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities

• Helps mechanic perform maintenance and repairs such as tune-ups and oil changes.
• Assists with electrical systems, replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
• Cleans the shop and returns tools to proper location.
• Maintains inventory of replacement parts and equipment.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle repair

Excellent mechanical skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to use power and hand tools

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to read service and repair manuals

Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion

Job description

The Armstrong Company’s Mechanic's Helper will assist the Shop Manager with the day-to-day fleet maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Helps mechanic perform maintenance and repairs such as tune-ups and oil changes, checks tires and brakes, replaces spark plugs and engages in other similar tasks.
• Assists the mechanic with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
• Cleans the shop and returns tools to proper location.
• Maintains inventory of replacement parts and equipment.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

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