Apprentice Small Engine Mechanic Jobs in Wisconsin

Description

The Lead Fleet Mechanic is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of Northern Concrete automotive fleet as well as light and heavy-duty construction equipment. This is position will report to the Shop Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prioritize all work in the most efficient manner to achieve minimum fleet downtime and while organizing and coordinating the workflow of staff.

Sees that all repair orders, PM lists and parts accountability are completely documented.

Determines vehicle and equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests to identify worn and damaged parts.

Performs adjustments and alignments to correct vehicle deficiencies.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete required repairs on company equipment.

Ensures that all preventative maintenance is performed and within company standards.

Ensures that all vehicle deficiencies are addressed by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, clutches, air conditioning, fuel system, emission, brake, steering, hydraulic system, and tires. Welding as needed.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.

Maintain inventory of fleet parts and consumable supplies and maintain proper record keeping.

Backup and supervise shop personnel as needed.

Shuttle equipment to and from shop and repair facilities and handle road service calls as needed.

Interact with drivers and staff to communicate fleet status and actively work to accomplish fleet availability.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

10 or more years of general mechanic and equipment maintenance experience

5 or more years of diesel engine repairs

Experience with small engine repair

Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication

Ability to lead up to 5 team members

Valid Driver's License

CDL or ability to obtain with 1-year

CERTIFICATIONS: Obtain and maintain within one (1) month of hire the following:

Valid drivers' license (Highly Preferred).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to walk between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to sit between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to use hands greater than 2/3 of the time.

Ability to reach with hands and arms greater than 2/3 of the time.

Ability to climb or balance between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to talk and hear greater than 2/3 of the time.

Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds or more 1/3 of the time.

Ability to push or pull up to 150 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.

Ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus more than 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise level in the work environment is loud.

Work in high, precarious places.

The normal work environment is outside in all weather conditions which can include extreme heat or cold and or precipitation.

Frequently exposed to airborne particles.

Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Individual must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Northern Concrete Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to workplace diversity. All applicants will be considered with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.