Job Description: This position will be responsible for performing heavy vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
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Perform responsible preventative maintenance and mechanical repair work related to the maintenance and repair of specialized fire vehicles, heavy vehicles, and equipment.
• Determine preventative maintenance needs and provide necessary maintenance/repairs for all heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Determine stock needs and order/maintain replacement parts and supplies.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, brake systems, hydraulic systems, water pumps, and accessories.
• Supervise and schedule daily work assignments for foreign national (FN) and local national (LN) subordinates.
• Be responsible for tracking and completion of work orders (WO) produced by the Fleetmate database.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of site vehicle maintenance requirements for a fleet of vehicles (passenger vehicles, large and small trucks, materials-handling and heavy equipment, recovery vehicles, and special purpose vehicles).
• Perform heavy vehicle systems and component failure analyses.
• Provide input to staff regarding budget, equipment utilization, equipment replacement, and equipment needs.
• Develop specifications for new heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Provide direction to the Mechanic Apprentice, temporary assistants, and/or interns in shop- related duties.
• Attend regular training to maintain basic and advanced skills and certifications.
• Assist the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor in identifying appropriate training opportunities for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics and the Apprentice Mechanic with a goal of providing succession training.
• Perform related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
• Participate in equipment inventories.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Assist in training lower-level workers in automotive mechanic techniques as needed.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Complete records, maintains tools and equipment, and perform various clean-up activities.
• Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Ten (10) years’ experience in mechanical field.
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