Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Mechanic A Technician, performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Installs equipment, engines, hoses, batteries, tires, wheels/brakes, HVAC, wiring, etc., or programs to meet specifications. Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly. Service, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles.

Inspects equipment, structures, etc., of materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Analyzes information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

CBA Position:

Position Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Starting Pay $41.76 - $44.06

Benefits include:

Vacation:
Minimum of 5 days per year

Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours yearly full-time employees; medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays.

• Adjustandrelinebrakes,align wheels,tightenboltsandscrews,andreassembleequipment.
• Alignfrontendsandsuspensionsystems.
• Attachtestinstruments toequipmentandreaddialsandgauges inordertodiagnosemalfunctions.
• Disassembleandoverhaulinternalcombustionengines,pumps,generators,transmissions,clutches,and differential units.
• Examineandadjust protective guards,loose bolts,andspecifiedsafetydevices.
• Inspectbrakesystems,steering mechanisms,wheel bearings,andotherimportantpartstoensurethattheyare in proper operating condition.
• Inspect,repair,andmaintainautomotiveandmechanicalequipmentandmachinerysuchaspumpsand compressors.
• Inspect,test,andlisten to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Operate valve-grinding machinery to grind and reset valves.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors and windows, and install and repair accessories.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformity to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions to ensure that they are working properly.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Other duties to ensure the safe operation and efficiency of the department.

• 5+ years’ experience.
• Must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair the most difficult of all vehicle and equipment service.
• Must be able to teach Mechanic B and C as time permits, more complex repair techniques.
• Must demonstrate superior mechanical skills and mentoring capabilities.
• Must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair the most difficult of all vehicles and equipment in service.
• Must be able to teach Mechanic B and C as time permits, more complex repair techniques.
• Must demonstrate superior customer service skills and mentoring capabilities as well as perform other duties to ensure the safe operation and efficiency of the department.

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successful perform…