Auto and Truck Repair Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Cemetery Manager, with respect to all cemetery automotive and truck equipment:

· Perform routine scheduled maintenance on automotive, lawn mowing and other cemetery-related equipment in accordance with established standards.

· Make minor repairs and adjustments on such equipment, including clutch, brakes, belts, spark plugs etc. for which the service of a skilled mechanic is not required.

· Diagnose mechanical and other defects in equipment to determine if the service of a skilled mechanic is required.

· Identify causative factors arising from improper and faulty operation of equipment, and advise the Manager accordingly.

· Be proficient in the use of gas welding and cutting equipment.

· Operate all types of cemetery equipment with sufficient skill to detect maintenance needs.

· Assist in the training of regular equipment operators.

· Maintain time, production, parts and maintenance records as required.

· Discharge related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the proper use of all diagnostic and cemetery equipment.
• Ability to work and exercise judgment independently.
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate maintenance records as needed.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly shop area and manage time effectively.
• Ability to stand on concrete and potentially uneven surfaces, including frequent squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 100 lbs. as necessary.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL license and medical card within six months of obtaining this position and maintain and re-certify the CDL license and medical card at established intervals.
• Ability to work under various weather conditions, including outdoors and indoors with grease, oil and other chemical substances as required.
• Ability to fulfill the established hours of the position.
• Ability to speak and write English and communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED certificate, with an automotive trade school degree or certification preferred. Ability to obtain additional training and education as necessary, at the employer’s request.
• Minimum of two years of experience in automotive diagnosis, repair and maintenance.
• Practicing Catholic with a Catholic educational background preferred.