Heavy equipment mechanic Jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Fleet Mechanic II

LOCATION : Santa Barbara

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

DIRECT REPORTS : None

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Fleet Mechanic II, under limited supervision, performs preventive maintenance services, inspections, diagnostic and repairs on low to moderately complex issues, and assists (Senior Mechanics) with more complex repairs to ensure the fleet is fully operational in support of daily operations. This position will work on all major systems to include air, electrical, engine, general, and hydraulic.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.

• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and all levels of preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on heavy-duty trucks and equipment under the general guidance of a Fleet Mechanic III or supervision of a Fleet Manager.
• Identifies and determines parts required for repairs of disassembled units.
• Road test fleet when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Responds to minor-to-moderate service calls and performs field repair.
• Reviews and completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
• Performs all work within a reasonable time.
• Communicates repair status with management.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles
• Utilizes fleet maintenance software program to document and track repair orders and any related information, such as parts usage, time allocation, and status updates.
• Provides technical knowledge training to Fleet Mechanic I and assists Fleet Mechanic III in the completion of project work.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and upon the discretion of the Fleet Maintenance Manager and / or Shop Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role invests time in coaching and mentoring. Contributes to knowledge sharing in area of technical expertise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :

EDUCATION

High School or GED. Technical school education is a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES :

NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES :

Diagnostic, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Dependability, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Developing Talent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must have some computer literacy and the ability and willingness to learn vehicle maintenance repair code terminology.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk for long periods of time on concrete floors; stoop, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Work is performed primarily in a shop environment, occasional field environments that may require some travel from site to site and is frequently exposed to dust, grease, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits such as gloves, safety eyeglasses, safety footwear, coverall, and hardhat.