Mechanic – Shop Maintenance Job Description
Details:
Statement: BVP Engineering is a 55+ year-old contracting firm specializing in heavy equipment use, public works jobs, highway, and underground utility work. BVP Engineering provides essential and emergency services to the San Bernardino Mountains, as well as milling and paving for residential and commercial properties. We have an extensive fleet of owned dump trucks, heavy-haul trucks, and heavy-duty machinery.
Our Mechanics are responsible for repairing vehicles and equipment safely, promptly, and cost-effectively. Whether on the road or working at our shop, mechanics keep our fleet of trucks, machinery, and equipment in safe working order.
Essential Job Functions
Maintenance and repair of vehicles, machinery, and equipment:
- Build, rebuild, and/or repair all vehicles and parts (automotive or construction equipment) as may be required by the service department.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspection and repairs.
- Use precision instruments to diagnose and evaluate machinery.
- Troubleshot and performed failure analysis of the parts and systems on any truck or equipment.
- Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, OSHA, and PA State Inspection Regulations
Other Duties:
- This position is considered “essential personnel” and will be responsible for on-call responding in inclement weather and assisting with all aspects of mechanical support for the operators. This will include, but not be limited to, emergency repairs, preparation of machinery before an emergency event, and ensuring equipment is in working order for the present season.
- Must be willing to move into different departments to keep the company running efficiently (This may include shift changes)
- Individuals are expected to be committed to quality process, be willing to train and give aid to fellow employees, work efficiently and economically, receive constructive criticism and praise in a business-like fashion, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Must be willing to work on any piece of heavy machinery, vehicle, building, or grounds owned by BVP Engineering
- Ordering essential supplies so that they are always available for equipment.
- Maintaining proper procedures to follow laws on recycling and disposal of waste, such as oil
- Maintenance of, and an adequate amount of, hand tools to accomplish daily assigned tasks
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, SKILLS & Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge, understanding, and application of the safety practices related to this position include the proper handling of hazardous materials relating to this position.
- I must be willing to learn rules and regulations related to vehicles & equipment.
- Apply knowledge of EPA and OSHA Spill Cleanup Regulations
- Must be able to read and write and have the mental capacity to complete required paperwork and records.
- Must have working knowledge of most of the systems located on a truck.
- Must be able to read testing instrumentation for vehicle starting/charging system diagnosis.
- Must be knowledgeable and understand to/of:
- Troubleshooting and performing failure analysis on parts and systems on any truck & Machine
- Balancing truck tires
- Removal and replacement and fitting of Manual/Automatic Transmissions, Front Axle Kingpins, Clutch Replacement, Air and Hydraulic Brace Replacement, and adjustment.
- Diesel engine troubleshooting, injector replacement, injector pump removal/replacement, and timing
- Major truck component replacement procedures
- Gasoline & Diesel engine tune-up procedures
- Major engine overhaul
- Manual truck transmission troubleshooting and rebuilding
- Steering box adjustment and seal replacement
- Electric Arc horizontal and vertical welding, and using conventional stick and Mig welders.
Work Requirments
- Must be able to move, operate, lift, and store specialized equipment that includes, but is not limited to, hand tools, shop machines, and power tools.
- Must be able to frequently perform lifting and carrying of vehicle components, parts, and hand tools weighing up to 50 pounds, up to waist level. Must occasionally lift vehicle components or parts weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance from co-workers.
- Must be able to complete tasks that may require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
- Must be able to frequently enter and exit vehicles with floor level generally from 13 to 72 inches off the ground.
- You must be able to spend 100% of the day standing and 60% of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, metal, and gravel.
- May spend 100% of the day exposed to heat, cold, water, dust, irritants, etc.
- Must be exposed to and work with hazardous materials.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation in all weather conditions.
Benefits
This job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay: $29.19 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
