Mechanic Assistant

City Vacaville Location 1005 - Recology Vacaville Solano Subsidiary Name Recology Vacaville Solano THE ROLE OF THE MECHANIC ASSISTANT Under direct supervision, supports the servicing, maintenance, inspection and repairs vehicles, machinery and/or equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Schedules, maintains, services and repairs vehicles and equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company. Checks oil and fluid levels, changes lubricants and filters, applies grease to fittings and moving parts. Maintains records of work orders for each job. Maintains a clean, safe work area; performs duties in a safe manner; maintains awareness of others in work areas. Provides systematic safety inspection of vehicles and/or equipment to established state standards including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. Attends training classes to upgrade skills as the nature and complexity of vehicles and/or equipment change. Works with drivers and operators to determine repair requirements as documented on trip reports following through to assure that repair has been effective for the operators. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Two to four years of progressively more responsible mechanical experience. Three years of related experience including experience with Hydraulic equipment, welding and light fabrication, repair and maintenance of heavy equipment machinery, truck and trailers, and industrial electric systems