Automotive Mechanic

Summary/General Description Of Job:

The Automotive Mechanic repairs automobiles, trucks, buses and other vehicles.  Test drives vehicles and checks components, using equipment diagnostic devices.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

§  Inspects, maintains, modifies, and repairs all types of gasoline‑powered vehicles and equipment, including autos, light trucks, manlifts; electric, diesel and gasoline forklifts.

§  Determines general condition of vehicles or equipment, nature of malfunctions, and extent of needed repair, using equipment such as aligning machines, test equipment, gauges, oscilloscopes, stroboscopes, dynamometers, wheel balancing, etc.

§  Checks condition and replaces all fluids, coolants, and lubricants as needed.  Repairs vehicles by removing, disassembling, repairing, and replacing parts, and cleaning, reassembling, and replacing assemblies.

§  Uses hoists, hand tools, power tools, and power equipment such as valve re-facing machines, brake drum lathes, aligning machines, etc.

§  Maintains and cleans tools and equipment.

§  Performs general preventive maintenance as assigned.

§  Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly.

§  Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment.  Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Accountable For:

§  The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the automotive field.

§  Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

§  Timely and cost effective performance of duties.

§  Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

§  Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

§  Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.

§  Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

§  Having the ability to work well under pressure.