Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for changing oil, greasing and preventive maintenance and washing/cleaning of vehicles and equipment.  Will perform work and operate equipment in a safe manner and adhere to all safety and environmental rules.

Primary duties:

• Making sure moving parts are lubricated if needed.
• Injecting grease into units, such as springs, universal joints and steering knuckles, using hand-or compressed air-powered grease gun.
• Inspecting fluid level of steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions differentials, rear axle housings and shackles.
• Checking air pressure of tires, adding water to the radiator, testing the battery, replacing oil and air filters, and spraying springs with lubricant.
• Draining oil and refilling crankcase with right amount of new lubricant.

• Update maintenance records daily
• General clean-up of equipment
• Ensure all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Responsible for notifying department lead of any potential safety or equipment issues immediately.
• Responsible for following processes and procedures correctly.
• Responsible for wearing appropriate clothing, shoes, and personnel protective equipment.

Secondary Duties:

• All other duties as assigned or required.

Competencies:

• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information (a quick study).
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting and establish collaborative peer relationship.
• Must have the ability to detect errors, omissions, miscalculations, and non-compliance against requirements.

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, schedule work in efficient and productive manner.  Ability to focus on key priority, juggles multiple projects, and manages time effectively.
• Must have the ability to maintain poise and composure under heavy pressure from supervisors and/or company officers.
• Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to listen, comprehend directives, inquiries and/or comments, and decipher intent and meaning.

• Must have the ability to exhibit a can-do attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100lbs (+-50%) of the time
• Standing/walking/climbing (+-50%) of the time
• Occasional sitting in a normal position for an extended time (+-50%) of the time
• Frequent reaching/handling/feeling (+-70%) of the time
• Frequent use of finger dexterity (+70%) of the time.

Working Conditions:

• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Work environment is not always environmentally controlled, exposed to extreme heat and cold.

Education:

• Ideal candidate should have high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Ideal candidate should have minimum of (2) years of work experience as Grease person /Lube person for all types of equipment.  Must have a safe driving record within Company MVR policy guidelines.