Senior Mechanic

Job Summary: This is skilled labor that involves the application of automotive mechanics knowledge related to the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles and special equipment installed in said units, including hydraulic systems. Receive instructions from the supervisor, who reviews the work to make sure it conforms to established regulations and procedures.

Job Description: - Repair gasoline pumps and carburetors, including disassembling, cleaning, checking parts for wear or damage, replacing parts, and assembling or replacing said components - Repair automatic and standard transmissions such as: cleaning, disassembly, inspection of parts to determine damage or wear, replacement or repair of parts, assembly and adjustments and connections of the same - Repair shafts and differentials such as: adjustment of nuts, rivets of sprockets, drive shafts, replacement of ball, tapering and satellite boxes, and hydraulic auxiliary steering systems - Repair and adjust special equipment, such as: ground drillers, hydraulic cranes, rotation ladders, hydraulic baskets, and similar equipment - Test and repair vehicle electrical components, such as: generators, alternators, voltage regulators, starters, electric horns, windshield wiper motors, and other electrical components, by using voltage and amperage testing equipment and appropriate tools - Cut around generator and starter electrical switches. Turn and grind engine cylinders to precise sizes and adjust the pistons for each cylinder. Turn drums and grind brake cylinders when necessary - Install special equipment in trucks using electrical and autogenous welding equipment and tools such as: forges, anvils, chop blocks, chisels, sledgehammers and other similar tools - Fill out the inspection sheets for vehicles according to the maintenance program - Drive heavy vehicles to perform duties or to be repaired in another workshop, such as tow truck to tow vehicles and other mechanical equipment - Inspect the assigned vehicle before departure, make minor repairs in cases of unforeseen situations, such as: changing tires and inform the supervisor about defects or damage you have observed in the vehicle such as lack of horn, lights, spare tire and plates; loose brakes and worn tires - Inspect, maintain and repair vehicles and special equipment installed in said units, including hydraulic and aerial equipment. Examine and repair automatic and standard transmissions. - Inspect and repair brakes, shock absorbers, springs, universal joints, front axle, cooling systems and so forth. - Delegate, direct, and verify the work of three to five employees - Experience with basic Microsoft Office programs, and ability to use a FMIS Fleet Management Information System to input and research maintenance history information as needed - Self starter and detail oriented individual - Good Welding and Fabricating skills. Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints - Follow all policies and procedures - Perform major storm restoration work and associated tasks as assigned. - Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Experience

Required: Hydraulic Experience Exam Requirements (passed the following exam required for this position): - General Skills - Department of Transportation Defensive Driving - Medical Examination Preferred: 7 years of experience in the tasks performed as an Automotive Technician

License/Certifications

Required: - Have a CDL Class A or Heavy Class 8- 9 license to drive heavy vehicles. - Hold a Gasoline or Diesel Automotive Technician's license issued by the Puerto Rico Automotive Technician Examining Board. - Clean Driving Record Preferred: - Hold an HVAC Certification - Hold a Fluid Power Hydraulics Certification. - ASE Certification (T-Series 1-8)

Travel Requirements

20%

Physical Demands

- Stationary Position: Frequently - Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Constantly - Climb: Constantly - Kneel: Constantly - Grab: Constantly - Bend: Constantly - Lift/ Carry over: 31-50 LBS - Vision: Vision acuity to operate vehicle - Hearing: Understanding sounds required for operating vehicle

Working Conditions

- Wet or humid: Constantly - Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Constantly - Working near or on heavy machinery: Constantly - Working in high places: N/A - Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Seldom - Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom - Work with electricity: N/A - Work with explosives: N/A - Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A - Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): Frequently - Other environmental factors including weather conditions: - Other:

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