Fleet Mechanic

Direct Hire Heavy Mechanic II opportunity in Lynchburg, VA. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with 401K offered.

Dimensions:

The fleet consists of various vehicles such as automobiles, small and large trucks, 18 wheelers, forklifts, etc. located on US Pipe premises.

Nature and Scope:

The Mechanic Level II reports directly to the Manager Fleet Maintenance. His primary duties are to inspect, diagnose, and repair a large fleet of vehicles, trucks, fork lifts, and other equipment located on the US Pipe premises. The incumbent must know how to use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and test in order to arrive at a correct diagnosis. Once determination of problem is made, the Mechanic 1 will schedule and, in the absence of supervision, perform the work necessary to affect such repairs, which may include working on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines, repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools as needed. The incumbent will may be required to perform preventative maintenance as needed to improve the condition and performance of the fleet.

Requirements
Skills Required:

Be knowledgeable with:

The methods, materials, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Various mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
Various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
Standard practices, tools and equipment of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repairs and maintenance.
Fabricate and welding ability.
Familiarity with a variety of hand and powered shop tools
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely bother verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and others with whom he will have contact.
Work in the absence of supervision and have the ability to supervise mechanics of a lesser level of experience.

Education and/or Experience:

Attendance at a vocational school in auto mechanics and background experience working as an auto mechanic. Sufficient experience may be substituted for vocational school attendance.
Experience with repairs of large trucks and/or forklifts a plus.
Experience as a Lead Mechanic or supervisor would be a plus though not essential.
Compensation Range $20.00- $24.00 hr

Skills Required:

Be knowledgeable with:

The methods, materials, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Various mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
Various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
Standard practices, tools and equipment of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repairs and maintenance.
Fabricate and welding ability.
Familiarity with a variety of hand and powered shop tools
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely bother verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and others with whom he will have contact.
Work in the absence of supervision and have the ability to supervise mechanics of a lesser level of experience.

Pay is $20.00 - $24.00 hr

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