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Job DescriptionJob Descriptionn
nPosition Summary
nnPerforms preventative, routine, and corrective maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, heavy equipment, small motors, pumps, compressors, and generators to ensure safe and efficient operation for the Authority.
nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities
nnThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Other duties may be required and assigned.
nnVehicle & Equipment Maintenance
nn• Service and repair cars and trucks: brakes, engines, transmissions, tires, and air conditioning.
n• Service and repair pumps, generators, and small motors.
n• Perform routine and corrective maintenance in the field: oil changes, lubrication, tire repair, fluid checks, and minor transmission/hydraulic adjustments.
n• Sand and paint Authority vehicles; transfer vehicles to third-party facilities for service.
nnEquipment Operation
nn• Operate loaders, industrial forklifts, dump trucks, and other construction equipment (hoists, cranes, scrapers, motor graders).
n• Adjust controls to drive machines and operate attachments such as blades, buckets, and swing booms.
n• Transfer equipment between storage and work areas.
nnDocumentation & Communication
nn• Read and comprehend work schematics; complete forms and reports before project completion.
n• Record parts requisitioned and repair work orders, including part type and equipment number.
n• Take oral and written instructions and determine actions needed to complete assigned work.
nnSafety
nn• Follow all safety rules; notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or conditions.
n• Use good judgment and remain safety-conscious at all times; utilize safety equipment provided by the Authority.
nnKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
nn• Certification in recovering and recycling refrigerant in air-conditioned vehicles.
n• Ability to handle hazardous materials in fleet maintenance per safety regulations.
n• Knowledge of tire balancer, computer diagnostic equipment, and basic PC skills.
n• Thorough experience in automobile and truck repair.
n• Knowledge of heavy equipment, pumps, generators, and compressors — use, repair, and maintenance.
n• Knowledge of two-way radio operation.
nnPhysical and Work Requirements
nn• Lift up to 50 lbs. maximum; frequent lifting/carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.
n• Must be able to enter, exit, and re-enter Authority vehicles.
n• Physical activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, hearing, and seeing.
n• Works both indoors and outdoors in approximately equal amounts; withstand jolting and vibration of heavy equipment.
n• Move eyes, hands, and feet together to control equipment; estimate distances.
nn Minimum Qualifications
nn• High school diploma or equivalent.
n• Five years of demonstrated experience in automobile/truck maintenance, repair, and operation of all types of equipment and vehicles used within the Authority.
n• Must be available for emergency on-call rotation on an as-needed basis.
n• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.
nnnCompany Descriptionn
Express Employment Professionals has helped good companies find good people in West Palm Beach and the surrounding area! We serve various excellent employer companies to help them find the best employees.
nCompany DescriptionExpress Employment Professionals has helped good companies find good people in West Palm Beach and the surrounding area! We serve various excellent employer companies to help them find the best employees.
Worksite address
west palm beach, FL, 33412, US
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