The Vehicle Mechanic is a skilled position that performs scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to automobiles, trucks (light and heavy), vans, snow mobiles, 4 wheelers and UTVs. Disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, electrical systems and other assemblies. Works with high degree of independence. This position requires you to have your own tools.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles. Maintains vehicle records as required.
• Examines vehicles and discusses with supervisor/manager the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Locates causes of trouble, dismantles small engines and examines parts for defects.
• Plans work procedures.
• Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
• Removes unit such as engine, transmission or differential.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear. Replaces or repairs parts such as rings and bearings.
• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves or bearings. Cleans and adjusts carburetor and magneto.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters and pumps.
• Replaces parts such as crank shafts and cylinder blocks.
• Rewires ignition systems, lights and instrumental panels. Starts and tests repaired vehicles and listens to sounds for performance.
• Raises and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or welding broken parts.
• Removes, replaces and adjusts headlights and installs and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to the original position.