Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Texas Lantana/9mtc

POSITION: Mechanic

REPORTS TO: Mechanic Manager

SUPERVISES: None

JOB CLASS: Exempt

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Texas Lantana LLC, d.b.a. Nine Mile Training Center® (9MTC®) is a Texas small business that provides a dynamic training environment for law enforcement, military, and security personnel.

PURPOSE:

The mechanic inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles and machinery. This position should have an advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, and diagnostic tools to diagnose problems and perform complex and/or major mechanical, and electrical equipment repairs. The mechanic performs work in shop and field environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Responsible for the inspection and repairs of vehicles (diesel and gas) and machinery. To include, but not limited to: Fleet of trucks, forklift/telehandlers, mini excavators/backhoes, ATVs, off-road vehicles, and custom-built buggies.

- Able to diagnose issues to assess vehicles and machinery to accurately identify problems.

- Repair and replace but not limited to brakes, AC, electrical, steering, fuel, suspension, transmissions, and other associated parts.

- Perform routine maintenance and specialized repairs on various types of vehicles and equipment.

- Schedules, performs and follows up on preventative and post-job maintenance on all tools, equipment, and units within the division.

- Conduct regular inspections and inform management of necessary repairs.

- Maintains accurate logs of all work performed.

- Adhere to safety policies and ensure tools and equipment are safe and usable.

- Works on small engines such as, but not limited to, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and generators.

- Maintains tire care and repairs

- Occasional travel to different locations and may be required to stay overnight for several days or as needed.

- Ability to discuss vehicle/equipment issues and repair options with managers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Problem-solving skills: ability to identify issues and find effective solutions

- Attention to detail: ensuring all repairs and maintenance tasks are performed accurately

- Communications: Clearly explaining issues and repair options

- Customer Service: Provide excellent service to ensure customer satisfaction

- Manual Dexterity: Skillful use of hands to handle tools and parts

- Mechanical Systems: In-depth understanding of how various vehicle and other equipment systems work

- Safety Standards: Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations

- Technical Manuals: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics

- New Technologies: Staying updated with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

- Time Management: Efficiently managing time to handle multiple repairs

- Organizational Skills: Keeping tools and workspace organized for efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience. Certification in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is beneficial but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

DISCLAIMER

This description is intended to be sufficient merely to identify the classification and be illustrative of the duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties an employee assigned to this classification may be required to perform.

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