Mechanic Job Description and Requirements

Education Requirement: None – High School Diploma or Equal is Preferred

Experience: Experience in mechanical repair

Physical Requirement: Able to pick up 50 lbs./Move full range of motions/Capable of using hand and mechanical tools

General Description:

  • Must report to work each day as scheduled by Shop Foreman on time and ready to work.
    • Employee shall call Shop Foreman if they are to miss day or report late.
  • Must wear required safety clothing and personal safety equipment as required per daily situation.
  • Must be able to repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Operate/inspect heavy equipment and vehicles to diagnose defects.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to define required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment like computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment and vehicles using hoists and hand tools.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work of equipment and vehicles.
  • Examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
  • Maintain equipment service/repair records.
  • Read and understand operating manuals and schematics.
  • Fit bearings to adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
  • Weld or solder broken parts and structural members.
  • Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  • Repair, rewire and troubleshoot electrical systems.