Garage Mechanic B - 2nd shift

Louisville Water Company

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Louisville, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License From State Of ResidenceClass A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Or Ability To Acquire Within 4 Months4 Approved Automotive Service Excellence Certifications Within 12 Months

Job overview

Louisville Water Company is hiring a Garage Mechanic B - 2nd shift. The Garage Mechanic B is responsible for all aspects of vehicle, tool, and equipment maintenance and repair according to manufacturer standards. This role involves interacting with customers, ensuring job site safety, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and conducting diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures. The mechanic will also handle basic welding, parts identification, and inventory management, as well as training assigned personnel.

Key focus areas include Interact and communicate with diverse customers, responding to inquiries and complaints professionally., Ensure safe preparation of job sites, including safety measures and vehicle/equipment placement., and Execute preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment..

Successful candidates bring 2 Years Experience, High School Diploma/G.E.D., and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Vehicle Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Tool Maintenance, Customer Interaction, Professional Communication, and Safety Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vehicle MaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceTool MaintenanceCustomer InteractionProfessional CommunicationSafety PreparationPreventive MaintenanceScheduled MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceGasoline Engine RepairElectric Engine RepairDiesel Engine RepairTransmission RepairHydraulic Systems RepairCooling Systems RepairBrake Systems RepairTire MaintenanceAir Conditioning RepairOil ChangesMechanical DiagnosticsElectrical DiagnosticsTroubleshootingBasic WeldingParts IdentificationInventory ManagementRepair AdjustmentsFollow Up TestingReporting IrregularitiesPersonnel DirectionPersonnel OversightPersonnel TrainingTool UtilizationVehicle OperationHousekeepingOSHA Safety StandardsSafety Policies and ProceduresBasic Computer SkillsEmailIntranetCorporate Information SystemsDigitized Maintenance SoftwareDigitized Record KeepingDigitized Communications

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Valid Driver's License From State of ResidenceClass a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Ability to Acquire Within 4 Months4 Approved Automotive Service Excellence Certifications Within 12 MonthsAbility to Carry 50 Pounds for 100 FeetAbility to Lift/Maneuver 75 Pounds for 25 FeetAbility to Walk Long Distances on Uneven SurfacesAbility to Make Precise Arm-Hand MovementsAbility to Climb Ladders and StepsAutomotive Technology or Diesel Mechanic Program Certificate or Associate Degree2 Years Related Experience in Diagnosing, Repairing and Maintaining Vehicles, Equipment and ToolsASE A5-Automotive Brakes Certification

Full job description

Experience Required

2 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

SHIFT/HOURS: 2nd shift/Monday-Friday, 3pm to 11:30pm

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of vehicles, tools, and equipment maintenance/repair in accordance with established manufacturer standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Routinely required to interact/communicate with diverse customers and respond to inquiries and complaints in a polite professional manner.

Responsible for the safe preparation of job sites to include all safety measures, vehicle/equipment placement and associated work activities.

Executes preventive, scheduled and corrective maintenance on all assigned vehicles and equipment including but not limited to gasoline, electric and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, brake systems, tires, air conditioning, oil changes etc.

Executes mechanical and electrical vehicle, tools and equipment diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to identify malfunctions.

Responsible for basic welding work activities.

Responsible for research and identification of all parts information and associated inventories.

Executes all necessary repairs, adjustments and follow up testing to ensure safe operation of vehicles, tools and equipment.

Report vehicle, tools and equipment irregularities to the Fleet Services Supervisor.

Responsible for the direction, oversight and when applicable training of assigned personnel.

Routinely required to perform assignments inside and outside of residential, commercial, industrial and public properties.

Responsible for direction, oversight and when applicable training of all assigned personnel.

Utilizes company owned tools and equipment required of the position.

Operates a company owned vehicle to assigned work locations.

Responds to overtime needs as prescribed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and work area guidelines.

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.

Responsible for cleanliness of community work areas, break rooms, kitchens, locker rooms parking areas etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works daily in an outdoor environment with exposure to various weather conditions.

Routinely exposed to extreme temperatures, potentially dangerous vehicle/equipment, moving parts, grease oil etc.

Works daily in an environment that includes vehicle, equipment, and pedestrian traffic.

Works daily in cramped/confined areas utilizing tools and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence; possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have the ability to acquire the Class A CDL within 4 months if awarded this position.

Garage Mechanic B must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) and must have completed the Automotive Technology or Diesel Mechanic program from an accredited technical school/college with a certificate or associate degree and possess a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles, equipment and tools; or possess a High School Diploma or GED and possess a minimum of five (5) years related experience in diagnosing , repairing and maintaining vehicles , equipment and tools.

Garage Mechanic B must obtain four (4) approved Automotive Service Excellence certifications within twelve (12) months of the position's start date.

Must possess a full understanding and adhere to all applicable OSHA safety standards/regulations.

Must possess a full understanding and adhere to all safety policies/procedures and guidelines.

Must possess basic computer skills that include but are not limited to email, intranet, corporate information systems etc.

Must have the ability to understand and fully utilize any/all digitized maintenance/facility record keeping software and other forms of digitized record keeping and/or communications.

TESTS, CERTIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have the ability to acquire the Class A CDL within 4 monthsif awarded this position.

Garage Mechanic B four (4) ASE certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of start date; A5-Automatove Brakes, A6 or T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, T4-Heavy Truck Brakes, T8-Preventive Maintenance Inspection.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to carry fifty (50) pounds for a distance of one hundred (100) feet.

Must have the ability to lift/maneuver seventy-five (75) pounds for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.

Must have the ability to walk long distances on uneven surfaces.

Must have the ability to make precise arm-hand movements applicable to all tools and equipment required for the position.

Must have the ability to climb ladders and steps.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Louisville Water Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, age, s ex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, s exual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Louisville Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.