Auto Service Center Mechanic

The Foundry Ministries, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Auto Service Center Mechanic. The Auto Service Center Mechanic provides mechanic services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; performing repairs and preventive maintenance; ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards; supervising the center in the absence of the Auto Service Center Manager; providing information on the proper uses of equipment; assisting other personnel; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

It is the duty of the Auto Center Mechanic to hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry.

Essential Job Functions

Vehicle Mechanic:

– Perform complex work in the repair and maintenance of variety of vehicles, including, commercial transportation (school buses), donation trucks, and haulers
– Determine extent and type of repair needed.
– Estimate cost of repairs and communicates service needs to Auto Center Manager
– Overhaul light duty engines
– Install rings, rod bearings, main bearings, and brakes
– Repair transmissions and differentials
– Overhaul and renew wheel cylinders
– Tune engines; adjust points, carburetors, valves, clutches, brakes; and balance wheels.
– Repair and change tires
– Oversees vehicle preventive maintenance
– Monitor vehicle tune-ups, lubrication, oil and oil filter changes
– Order parts and accessories and manage tools and equipment inventory
– Utilize established procedures to record work orders
– Maintain safe and organized work area
– Responds to emergency breakdowns and repair vehicles at emergency
– Operate a variety of vehicle maintenance and repair tools and equipment in compliance with safety regulations

Assistance to Auto Service Center Manager:

– Collaborate with Auto Center Manager to oversee other service center personnel and program participants and provide work direction and training
– Assist with development of fleet maintenance schedules and donated vehicle pick ups
– Coordinate communications with customers and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

– High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Certificate, or GED
– Ability to read and write at a level sufficient to perform all of the duties of the position including reading safety information and technical manuals

Experience:

– Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles, including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel powered equipment
– Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience

Requirements:

– Valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger, air brake and school bus endorsement
– Possess or ability to obtain valid First Aid Certificate
– Clean driving record and must pass The Foundrys insurance requirements
– Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with minimum supervision

Strong knowledge of:

– Tools, materials and equipment used in the diagnosis, maintenance, adjustment and repair of automotive and heavy equipment
– Principles and methods used in preventive maintenance for automotive equipment
– Work hazards and safety practices
– Standard practices, techniques and tools used in repairing, maintaining and overhauling gasoline and diesel powered bus and automotive equipment
– Basic understanding of the principles of report writing and record keeping
– Perform all of the duties of the position effectively and efficiently and at a skill level commensurate with the service needs
– Perform vehicle maintenance duties including inspection, diagnosis and analysis techniques
– Operate a variety of vehicle maintenance tools and equipment skillfully and safely
– Estimate time and cost required for repairs
– Must have good communication skills in order to interact with staff, program participants, donors, vendors, and customers and maintain harmonious work relationships
– May be required to train and provide work direction

Physical Requirements:

– Constant standing, stooping, kneeling and carrying and lifting of medium to heavy weight materials …… pounds)
– Near visual acuity and accommodation (ability to bring items into sharp focus)
– Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity, ability to grasp and visual acuity including hand-eye coordination

Auto Technician

Position Summary
As an
Auto Technician you will be responsible for repairing automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. You will also be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, cars, trucks, and other vehicles. As an
Auto Technician you will work in service departments of auto dealerships, repair shops as an independent mechanic. They may also work for fleet operators and have their own garage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, tire changing, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to customer complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Repair radiator leaks.
Align vehicles’ front ends.
Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years experience
ASE automotive certification
Qualifications
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Ambition – The drive to achieve personal advancement.
Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.