Mechanic Helper

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

Mechanic Helper will assist the Fleet Technician in making repairs and performing preventative maintenance inspections on Division vehicles and equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\: Assist the Fleet Technicians perform maintenance and repairs such as tune-ups and oil change, checks tires and brakes, replaces spark plugs and engages in other similar tasks. Help Fleet Technicians with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.

May assist in performing body work on automobiles and trucks, holding heavy material; unloading supplies and equipment; removing and replacing truck bodies; filling paint pots and checking out tools, materials and supplies; sand, mask, blow-off and prepare equipment for painting, clean paint booths and various objects and paint as needed.

Perform tasks as providing tools and parts; positioning parts for installation; jacking vehicles; etc. Use various tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. in assisting Mechanics. Install, remove and repair tire chains, change tires and batteries on automobiles and pickup trucks as directed, service battery room. Transport vehicles; pick up and deliver parts and supplies. Fill tanks of vehicles as directed; prepare mileage tickets. Clean and wash vehicles, equipment and work areas; handle salvage materials. Learn and practice safety regulations and work standards. Operate Division vehicles/equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.