Mechanic - Automotive Technician

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
 

Position is responsible for installing equipment into Les Schwab (LS) Service Trucks. Refurbish and/or repair previously installed equipment as needed to existing LS Service Trucks through the use of troubleshooting and diagnostic equipment, under the direct supervision of more senior mechanics.

Day Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

85% - Install fabricated and purchased equipment onto LS Service Trucks, with direct to moderate supervision. Including, but not limited to:

• Beds 

• Air compressors

• Tool boxes

• Hose reels 

• Air tanks

• Lighting

• Cranes 

10% - Repair vehicle equipment for LS Stores by inspecting and testing vehicles: 

• Repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions on installed vehicle equipment

• Replace parts and components as required 

5% - Repair any mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or other equipment breakdown/failure 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational/Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• A minimum of 1 year experience working with vehicles (mechanical, custom installations, remodels, light automotive repair)

• Automotive/mechanical trade or vocational certification preferred

Required Technical Skills/Knowledge: 

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills to include low voltage electrical circuits, hydraulics, and pneumatic

Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift, move, or transport equipment weighing greater than 20 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs without aid. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform work while in a variety of positions, including: standing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, laying on back and working overhead.  Must be able to grasp, finger, feel, talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Frequently subject to inside conditions and seldom to outside environmental conditions. When performing outside duties, there is no effective protection from the weather, which can fluctuate from extreme cold to extreme heat.  Subject to hazards, such as moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes, gases and smoke created by welding/cutting, etc. Subject to high levels of noise.

BENEFITS:

• FREE medical healthcare option for employees

• Tuition assistance

• Retirement Plan - 100% paid for by the Company

• Paid time off / Paid holidays

This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities.