Mechanic Helper

Summary/Objective
The Mechanic’s Helper supports the Primary Mechanic in maintaining and repairing the company’s fleet of commercial vans and trucks. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all vehicles are serviced, inspected, and maintained in safe and reliable working condition. The Mechanic’s Helper assists with preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and major mechanical projects under supervision, while also performing regular inspections and maintaining accurate service schedules.

In addition to hands-on mechanical work, the Mechanic’s Helper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the shop area, managing inventory of tools and replacement parts, and ensuring all equipment is in proper working order. This role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work both collaboratively within a team environment and independently to support efficient fleet operations and minimize vehicle downtime.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on commercial vans and trucks in accordance with established standards and manufacturer recommendations.
2. Completes minor automotive repairs as directed by the Primary Mechanic to ensure vehicles remain in safe and reliable operating condition.
3. Develops, implements, and maintains the schedule for routine servicing of all delivery vehicles.
4. Executes routine servicing and inspection activities to ensure optimal vehicle performance and compliance with safety requirements.

1. Conducts daily pre-operation and post-operation inspections of delivery vehicles to identify and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
2. Assists the Primary Mechanic with major automotive repair projects and diagnostic procedures as assigned.
3. Maintains cleanliness and organization of the mechanic’s work area through weekly cleaning and general upkeep.
4. Test drives vehicles following repairs or maintenance to confirm that all work has been performed correctly and to operational standards.
5. Cleans the shop environment and ensures that all tools and equipment are properly stored and accounted for.
6. Monitors, tracks, and maintains inventory levels of replacement parts, tools, and related equipment to support efficient maintenance operations.
7. Inspects tools and equipment on a regular basis to verify safe and proper working condition, reporting any deficiencies promptly.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations and organizational objectives.