Student Veterans of America Jobs

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generalized Mechanic Work Activities:

• Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing light fleet, heavy fleet, utility fleet, moving parts, and equipment which operate primarily based on mechanical principles.
• Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, fire apparatus, etc.
• Inspecting apparatus, equipment or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Mechanic Specific Tasks:

• Adhering to safety requirements, procedures, and general best practices within the industry.
• Adjusting and maintaining apparatus and vehicles using control and regulating devices.
• Adjusting, maintaining, and repairing or replacing engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions using hand tools, jacks, hoists, and cranes.
• Cleaning parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Diagnosing and repairing or replacing water tanks, fire pumps, systems, and piping.
• Diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Examining parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Fabricating needed parts or items from steel and/or sheet metal.
• Fitting bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Operating and inspecting apparatus or vehicles to diagnose defects.
• Testing apparatus or vehicles to ensure operating efficiency.
• Reading and understanding operating manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts.
• Repairing emergency lighting or audible notification systems.
• Scheduling maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
• Testing apparatus or vehicles after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Welding or soldering broken wiring, parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Maintaining necessary records and forms on work performed through Fleet Management Software system (Fleetio).

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``` - Ensuring that all UFA parts inventory utilized in vehicle repair is documented in fleet management program - Accurately documenting all time engaged on vehicle repairs in fleet management program - Completing fleet management program work orders in a timely fashion or when requested by supervisor - Assisting Lead Mechanic with completion of MR's for fleet related vendor purchases and repairs when needed - Working with the Fleet Data Administrator to ensure accuracy of records - Ordering and picking up equipment and vehicle parts as needed - Performing other duties of a similar nature or level