Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic I

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Come join our Team as a Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic I! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin produced inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary: As a member of the Martin's employee family, the Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic I repairs and maintains company vehicles to minimize breakdowns as well as maintain state, federal, and DOT standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications , and tire replacement and balancing .
Cleans work bays as necessary.
Washes trucks and performs general cleaning as assigned.
Repairs lights and small electrical repairs on vehicles as necessary .
Assists with parts put-away as needed.
Performs minor tractor preventative maintenance on alternators , starters, oil changes, batteries, and belts.
Performs state inspection on automotive vehicles and verifies registration is valid.
After repairs, examines and test drives vehicles to ensure that the repair was made successfully and that the vehicle is working properly .
Examines and adjusts protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.

Raises trucks and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Uses hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
Ensures all parts are examined, including belts, hose, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to the job. Willingness to attend technical training provided by either manufacturers and/or other designated parties to advance skills and improve quality of work.
Maintains cleanliness of work area.
Assists Level 2 and 3 mechanics as required.
Retrieves parts from local merchants when necessary.
Drives to designated location to swap automotive vehicles in need of maintenance.
Participates in on-call rotation to support break downs.
Assists other organizations or departments as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED;
Five years’ related experience;
Prior diesel training.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of or ability to learn Vehicle Maintenance planning & tracking software (EAM) system.
Cadec and Diagnostic software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current valid driver's license.
Valid state inspection license for tractors and trailers.
Valid air conditioning certification

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate a forklift and electric jack.
Knowledge of welding, plasma cutter and cutting torch.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; driving in inclement weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)