• Truck Shop Mechanic 3rd Shift

    Pilgrim's (Chattanooga, TN)


    Description

    Responsibilities

    • Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

    • Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

    • Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

    • Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

    • Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

    • Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

    • Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

    • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

    • Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.

    • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

    • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

    • Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

    Skills/Qualifications:

    Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

     

    _EOE, including Disability/ Vets_