Water Truck Mechanic

Water Truck Mechanic

Department

Water Haulers

Location

Dugan West

Reports to

Water Truck Foreman

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position

Yes

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Diagnose, adjust, and repair DOT inspected vehicles. Troubleshoot and repair a variety of light duty vehicles to ensure that the proper repairs may be made.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operate and inspect DOT inspected vehicles to diagnose defects

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts

• Repair and rebuild engines

• Repair and perform transmission maintenance

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices

• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on vehicles

• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

• Schedule maintenance, and keep equipment service records

• Read and understand operating manuals

• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoist and hand tools

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency

• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent

• Employee may also be asked by supervisor or other management to perform tasks that would be outside the parameters of duties or job functions, you will be expected to complete these job functions as well

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

Shop

Physical demands

Frequent standing, walking, squatting/kneeling and bending

Occasional sitting

Constant lifting of 30 lbs. or less

Occasional lifting of 31-100 lbs.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to perform DOT annual inspections

• CDL preferred, not required

• Should be able to operate semi truck on Dugan property

• Driving position- Must meet Driver Acceptability Profile requirements

Other duties

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.