Mechanics Helper

0095 Armstrong Dallas; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armstrong Company is looking for a Mechanic's Helper to support the Shop Manager with daily fleet maintenance tasks. You will assist with tune-ups, oil changes, tire and brake checks, and light electrical work under supervision.

Responsibilities include keeping the shop clean, managing parts inventory, inspecting tools, and performing related duties as needed. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

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.

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.

Skills

Vehicle repair knowledge

Mechanical skills

Follow instructions

Use power tools

Use hand tools

Analytical & problem-solving

Read service manuals

Timely task completion

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

SUMMARY:

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

KEY 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.

MINIMUM 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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