Fleet Mechanic

Company: Fond du Lac Reservation
Location: Cloquet
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or minor overhaul buses, transit vehicles, and all types of diesel engines and gasoline engines.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* Use hand tools such as screwdrivers/ pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, jacks and hoists.* Inspect brakes systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.* Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.* Performs routine vehicle upkeep to include washing the exterior and cleaning of the interior of the vehicle as time permits.* Maintain maintenance schedule for each vehicle.* Raise trucks, buses, vehicles, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.* Test drive transit vehicles to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.* Examine and adjust protect guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.*Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.* Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.* Appropriate work attire is required.* Must attend all mandatory department trainings.* Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.* Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems. * Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.* Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.* Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.* Maintains a clean and organized work area.* Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:* Must be a certified bus mechanic with proof of license is required; if not certified at the time of hire employee must become certified within 6 months of hire, and must maintain certification for the duration of employment. * One year documented mechanic experience is required.* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance is required.* Knowledge of maintenance procedures and record-keeping is required.* Applicant must provide their own tools.* Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. * Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required. * Attention to detail and accuracy is required. * Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved. * Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.* Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks. * Travel is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of equipment is required. * Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling are required. * Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including work in adverse weather conditionsApplication deadline: April 5, 2021.Native American Preference
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Keywords: Fond du Lac Reservation, Duluth , Fleet Mechanic, Engineering , Cloquet, Minnesota