Technician

Pavement Restorations, Inc.; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavement Restorations, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Milan, Tennessee. The role involves changing oil, lubricating, and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working with various types of equipment and a high school diploma.

The position demands a strong understanding of safety protocols, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Grease person/Lube person for various equipment.
• Must maintain a safe driving record within Company MVR policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Lubricate moving parts and inspect fluid levels.
• Notify supervisors of potential safety or equipment issues.

Skills

Lubrication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Effective communication

Ability to lift 100lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grease gun

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for changing oil, greasing and preventive maintenance and washing/cleaning of vehicles and equipment. Will perform work and operate equipment in a safe manner and adhere to all safety and environmental rules.

Primary duties

• Making sure moving parts are lubricated if needed.
• Injecting grease into units, such as springs, universal joints and steering knuckles, using hand-or compressed air-powered grease gun.
• Inspecting fluid level of steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions differentials, rear axle housings and shackles.
• Checking air pressure of tires, adding water to the radiator, testing the battery, replacing oil and air filters, and spraying springs with lubricant.
• Draining oil and refilling crankcase with right amount of new lubricant.
• General clean-up of equipment
• Ensure all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Responsible for notifying department lead of any potential safety or equipment issues immediately.
• Responsible for following processes and procedures correctly.
• Responsible for wearing appropriate clothing, shoes, and personnel protective equipment.

Secondary Duties

• All other duties as assigned or required.
• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information (a quick study).
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting and establish collaborative peer relationship.
• Must have the ability to detect errors, omissions, miscalculations, and non-compliance against requirements.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, schedule work in efficient and productive manner. Ability to focus on key priority, juggles multiple projects, and manages time effectively.
• Must have the ability to maintain poise and composure under heavy pressure from supervisors and/or company officers.
• Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to listen, comprehend directives, inquiries and/or comments, and decipher intent and meaning.
• Must have the ability to exhibit a can-do attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable.

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100lbs (+-50%) of the time
• Standing/walking/climbing (+-50%) of the time
• Occasional sitting in a normal position for an extended time (+-50%) of the time
• Frequent reaching/handling/feeling (+-70%) of the time
• Frequent use of finger dexterity (+70%) of the time.

Working Conditions

• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Work environment is not always environmentally controlled, exposed to extreme heat and cold.

Education

• Ideal candidate should have high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Ideal candidate should have minimum of (2) years of work experience as Grease person /Lube person for all types of equipment. Must have a safe driving record within Company MVR policy guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.