PURPOSE

 

Under minimal supervision repairs and maintains the Builders FirstSource fleet by performing the following duties

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Reads job order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures. Installs new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces other parts. Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments. Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of fleet equipment. Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of fleet equipment. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Perform certified brake inspection and make necessary repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance on fleet equipment.  Perform annual OSHA Inspections on fleet equipment.  Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper General Manager. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform all other duties as assigned or needed. Track and maintain electronic records on all maintenance and repairs to fleet equipment. Control maintenance budget and spending. Set working hours for department and obtain approval through General Manager. Direct and delegate workload to mechanic technicians.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Provides supervision to mechanic technicians.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ten years related experience and /or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or GED required. Five years’ experience in a supervisory role.

 

COMPETENCIES

 

Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, etc.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds