NYM Group is an established and rapidly growing company. Seeking a qualified and motivated individual for a Fleet MECHANIC position at our Connecticut location.
** APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID/CLEAN DRIVERS LICENSE **
DESCRIPTION
Repairs, services, and performs major and minor repairs to automobiles, trucks, emergency equipment, tractors, landscaping equipment and other power-driven equipment.
DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Inspect automobiles, trucks, and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair.
- Perform general overhaul and repair work on gasoline, diesel and propane powered engines such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, landscaping equipment, and other automotive and mechanical equipment at off-site locations and at the garage.
- Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units and related parts including valves, hoses, belts and alternators.
- Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems; tune engines using standard testing equipment.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance work on vehicles, including lubrication and oil changes.
- Fabricate and weld to repair equipment as necessary. (preferred)
- Perform vehicle body work and collision repair.
- Operate vehicles and equipment to aid in diagnostics; pick up and deliver vehicles and parts.
- Install emergency equipment; perform repair work on other NYM equipment and systems, as necessary.
- Clean and maintain the garage area and equipment.
- Inventory, order and control tools, supplies and materials for garage; research, compare, and locate parts, equipment, and vehicles.
- Maintain records on all maintenance and repair work performed; track recalls, smog inspection dates, and warranties for all vehicles.
- Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
- Various mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
- Various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
- Standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
- Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance.
- Methods and techniques of welding and fabrication.
- Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems.
- Basic principles of record keeping.
- Shop mathematics.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
- Vehicle Diagnosis and repair a plus
Ability to:
- Perform a variety of duties in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles, equipment and components.
- Inspect automotive, and other equipment to locate mechanical defects and to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems and to determine corrective procedures.
- Perform a variety of welding work. (Preferred)
- Estimate time and materials needed for work.
- Maintain a variety of shop and repair records and logs.
- Use various hand and power-driven shop tools.
- Prepare and maintain clear and accurate reports.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines
- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Vocational Graduates
- One year of general fleet maintenance and repair experience.
Veterans Highly Encouraged
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein 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 job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a shop environment; occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
Paid Hourly/Weekly - Pay Rate $18-35 (The rate for this position will vary and will be commensurate with experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Mechanic: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person