Diesel Mechanic - Colo Springs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires, review and repair driver complaints (VCRs) on all size vehicles.
• Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles.
• Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts.
• Perform inventory and order parts, supplies, as needed.

PERFORMANCE OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS REQUIRES:

• Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English).
• Ability to write work orders, purchase orders.
• Ability to communicate verbally (in English) using telephone for ordering parts and supplies.
• Possession of valid driver s license and ability to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles from 2,000 to 26,000 pounds in size.
• Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 50 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in horizontal position for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to hoist any size vehicle with lift device (vehicle jack) using foot and arm pumping motion.
• Ability to lift and hold parts in position while lying on back in horizontal position on concrete floor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The majority of work is performed in an enclosed structure and outdoors also as required. Environment involves chemical handling, gasoline/diesel fumes and intermittent high noise exposure.
• Full-time schedule consists of an average of 40 hours per week for a 5-day period.