Mechanic; Fleet

General Description

Under direction, repairs, services, and performs major and minor repairs to agency vans, automobiles, trucks, emergency equipment, tractors, and other power driven equipment ensuring people with IDD can get out into the community to lead fulfilling lives.

• Inspect vehicles and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair.
• Perform general overhaul and repair work on gasoline and other automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary parts including valves, hoses, belts and alternators.
• Maintain vehicles in accordance with State of RI inspection criteria.
• Repair cooling, fuel and exhaust systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic lifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance work on vehicles, including lubrication and oil changes.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to aid in diagnostics; pick-up and deliver vehicles and parts.
• Clean and maintain the garage area and equipment.
• Inventory, order and properly secure tools, supplies and materials for garage. Research, compare, and locate parts, equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintain records on all maintenance and repair work performed; track recalls, inspection dates, and warranties for all vehicles.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle/equipment maintenance/repair.
• Knowledge of standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, analyze data, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Perform a variety of duties in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles/equipment/components.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment to locate mechanical defects. Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic problems and to determine corrective procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team.
• OSHA certified and trained on occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Basic principles of record keeping.

Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as variations in temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Moderate physical effort; regularly required to reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, bend/twist and hear.

Regularly required to stand, walk and sit; lift/transfer 50-70 lbs. alone or more with assistance of device.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

• High school diploma or GED. Technical training or certificate (ASE Certified) preferred.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of general fleet maintenance and repair experience.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record. Must be insurable by agency's insurance company.
• Acceptable BCI background.
• Communicate respectfully and courteously with businesses and employees.

Pay Rate: $33-35 hourly contingent upon experience. Weekly

Hours:

40

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7-3 PM / 8-4 PM Some flexibility required.

Platinum Plan Benefits ($20K):

• BCBS Health Insurance (HMO & PPO Plans), low bi-weekly employee contributions;
  Health Reimbursement Account (HRA);
  Delta Dental Insurance;
  Vision Insurance;
  Agency sponsored life insurance; 401K Retirement Plan;
  Vacation time;
  Sick time;
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
  Tuition Reimbursement up to ($2,400 a year);
• Supplemental benefits:
  Aflac Insurance (Accident/Cancer/Life):
  Pet Insurance:
  Identity Theft Insurance;
  Employee Discounts and more!

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