Mechanic Helper
On-siteHarlingen, Texas, United States
Harlingen, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior Level
Full TimeSenior Level
Job Summary
Conduct maintenance, repair, and service activities on automobiles, commercial buses, and vans, including assisting with mechanical, electronic, and air brake systems. Perform routine checks on fluids, filters, tires, and brakes; disassemble, repair, and reassemble components across drive, electrical, hydraulic, and steering systems. Assist skilled mechanics with engine overhauls, service calls for emergency breakdowns, and annual CMV inspections while maintaining a safe, clean work area. Use diagnostic tools to interpret test results and manage service logs and work orders via fleet software.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of high school, or GED
- Class B CDL with airbrakes endorsement
- technical training / formal apprenticeship / trade school
- Must pass DOT pre-employment, drug screen and background check
- One year of experience assisting skilled trades people in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy equipment, Busses and Vans
- Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines
- Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment
- Knowledge of body and frame construction
- Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools
- Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment
- Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists
- Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment
- Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
- Ability to read manuals and schematics
- Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components
- Ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed
- Ability to enter repair information in fleet maintenance management software
- Training that led to attainment of a State or Canadian Province qualifying certificate to perform assigned brake service or inspection tasks, including passage of CDL air brake test in the case of a brake inspection; or Competition of a State or federal training program, or earning a State qualifying certificate in commercial motor vehicle safety inspections. Or a combination of other training or experience totaling at least a year
- Understand and be able to perform the brake service and inspection
- Know the methods, procedures, tools and equipment needed
- Be qualified to perform brake service or inspection by training and/or experience
- Understand the inspection standards of Part 393 and Appendix G of the FMCSR
- Be able to identify defective components
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred
- Class B CDL with airbrakes endorsement
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