SMG-Mechanic -Springdale, AR - $2500 Sign on Bonus!

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# The Mechanic will be responsible for performing all needed inspections and repairs on Ready Mix Trucks, On-Highway End Dump Trucks, Tractors and Trailers, and Heavy Construction Equipment in a safety sensitive environment, and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

- Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains

equipment.

- Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.

- Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists, as well as hand

and power tools.

- Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and

gauges.

- Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions,

electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons,

rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.

- Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be

able to operate all equipment).

- Welds broken parts and structural members.

- Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with

assembly and disassembly of equipment.

- Performs record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate

forms.

- Plans work procedures and/or possible solutions such as part

redesign, substitution of material or parts and rearrangement of

parts or subassemblies.

- Performs general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.

- Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties

necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles.

- Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

- Other duties may be assigned.

- Knowledge/Skill Requirements

- Able to identify, define, and resolve problems, collect data,

establish facts and draw valid conclusions independently.

- Able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in

mathematical, written or oral form.

- Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment

operations.

- Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in

order to keep time and material records.

- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written

instructions.

- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

- Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on

timeliness and responsiveness.

- Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research,

evaluation, and repair completion.

**Physical Requirements**

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.

- Able to walk and stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,

or crawl.

- The ability use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools,

or controls.

- May require sitting for extended periods of time.

- Vision abilities (with correction) include close vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to

adjust focus.

- Able to climb ladders.

- Able to occasionally lift and/or move 94 lbs. unassisted and

occasionally exert forces of pushing/pulling of 100 lbs.

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### Work Environment

- Able to work in all weather conditions.

- While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be

occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or

caustic chemicals.

- The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts;

high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of

electrical shock or burn.

- The noise level in some areas of th work environment may be

loud, but is typically moderate.

- The work is in a safety sensitive environment.