Preventative Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The Preventive Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance service on all types of trucks and/or equipment, including diesel and non-diesel, to maximize safe and productive operations. The primary purpose of the Preventative Maintenance Technician is to focus on preventative maintenance and other mechanic type tasks and services.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Inspects truck and/or heavy equipment for condition, operation and fluid levels. Identifies and designates problems with equipment.
• Power washes equipment as is necessary.
• Checks, fills and changes appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts including engine, transmission, differentials, final drives, pump drives and hubs.
• Greases, oils and lubricates components during preventive maintenance service.
• Performs adjustments to various systems during preventive maintenance service.
• Maintains and/or changes air, oil, coolant and fuel filters.
• Performs cooling systems maintenance.
• Checks safety equipment on truck and/or equipment.
• Inspects tires
• Completes paperwork associated with preventive maintenance services and repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (i.e., work order times compared to time card times).
• Drives truck and/or equipment in and out of repair area.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills as demonstrated by knowledge of and ability to use MS Excel and word processing applications.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
• NYS Inspectors License (Preferred)