Experienced Truck Mechanic
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running
- Inspect engines and other machinery to determine repairs to complete, creating detailed reports to facilitate work scheduling
- Interact with customers and provide them with an explanation of required work and an estimation of the cost
- Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively
- Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions
- Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers and chassis charts to determine how to address problems
- Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
- Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems
- Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits
- Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions
Job Skills & Qualifications
Reqiured:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical certification or degree
- Must have completed standard mechanic certification program
- Two years of experience working as a mechanic required, four years preferred
- Must be able to lift heavy equipment and parts regularly
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
Preferred:
- Experience working with diagnostic computers
- Previous experience as a diesel mechanic
- Good physical strength, grip strength, dexterity, flexibility and endurance
- Critical thinking, analysis and evaluation abilities
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to: deborah.james@perfection-motor.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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