Apprentice​/Training Mechanic - Ogden, UT

Apprentice/Training Mechanic Job Description

Location:

Ogden, Utah.

• Repairs and maintains fleet vehicles and equipment including heavy to light trucks, cars, trailers, and forklifts and performs light manufacturing duties.
• Reads problem description and diagnoses equipment to determine malfunction and corrective action necessary for repair.
• Inspects vehicles for defective equipment.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all fleet vehicle systems; overhauls gas or diesel engines.
• Drives or operates repaired vehicles and equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Installs special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to technical manuals or schematic drawings.
• Wears company provided uniform and safety devices as appropriate to comply with safety standards and present a professional image.
• Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time.

Lead mechanic supervises subordinate mechanics.

Be able to travel 20% of time. Provide own basic hand tools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License, Class A;
Forklift certified by company. Obtain and maintain OSHA forklift safety certification. Applications and certifications for equipment.

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.

Ability to perform basic functions of math in all units of measure and formats. Ability to interpret rate, ratio, percent, and graphs.

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.

Attention to Detail, Learning, Physical Strength, Problem Solving, Stamina, Technical Problem Solving.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.