Entry Level Mechanic Job at Vets Hired, Houston, TX

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  • Vets Hired
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Jacintoport International Facility mobile equipment fleet which consists of various types of combustion engine and electric powered equipment to include but not limited to forklifts container handlers yard trucks pickup trucks golf carts and all their related components within the Mechanic Shop Department. To perform this job successfully the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required

  • Six (6) months of experience in equipment maintenance & repairs programs for electric diesel and/or gas powered equipment including forklifts container handlers yard trucks pickup trucks golf carts and or cranes.
  • Must have the necessary basic hand tools for the maintenance and repair of electric diesel and gas equipment.
  • Must have experience and ability to use common hand and power tools.
  • Must be have ability to read write and speak Basic English.
  • Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced teamoriented work environment.
  • Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
  • Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights overtime weekends and holidays.

Preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary

  • Perform routine PM (preventive maintenance) service on gas and diesel engines and on fuel brake and transmission systems to ensure peak performance safety and longevity of the equipment (oil changes filter changes fluid checks etc.)
  • Remove and replace parts with minimal supervision
  • Correct equipment deficiencies by adjusting equipment components to manufactures specifications using provided maintenance manuals or direction from shop foreman or others with qualified information.
  • Operate equipment to transport them through the yard as needed for the operations
  • May assist other mechanics in performance of duties or work independently.
  • Maintain a clean work area free of debris or safety hazards and maintain an awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles equipment etc.) at all times.

Secondary

  • Assist in identifying and ordering parts.
  • Manually track times spent on maintenance jobs and enter on the job order and provide information to the shop supervisor or shop coordinator for system entry.
  • Assist in fueling operation as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Subject to physical and/or DOT Screening is required along with other tests as applicable.
  • The employee is continuously required to grasp exercise repetitive wrist motion and finger movement.
  • The employee is continuously required to talk and hear.
  • The employee is continuously required to stand and walk.
  • The employee is frequently required to climb forward bend squat twist pinch and reach forward
  • The employee must frequently lift carry push or pull up to 55 pounds
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit (while driving) grasp and exercise eyehand coordination and eyehandfoot coordination
  • The employee is occasionally required to kneel crawl reach overhead exercise repetitive foot motion and eyehandfoot coordination
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Report safety hazards
  • Immediately report incidents involving injury illness or property damage
  • Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed by immediate supervisor
  • Comply with all company safety policies procedures and rules
  • Refuse any unsafe task or operation
  • Participate in safety meetings and training
  • Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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