Fleet Mechanic I

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• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA

• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.

• Competitive pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

UPMC is looking for a full-time Fleet Mechanic I located in Harrisburg.This position works daylight, Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3 pm. Weekends off!Purpose:
The Fleet Mechanic I will perform minor component repair or replacement and assist with the removal, replacement, and repair of major components.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the following repairs or replacements: Preventive Maintenance Service, Front End/Tandem Axle alignments, Minor electrical system repairs.

• Identify defects in driveline, brake, electrical, cab, frame, suspension, steering, air, and related systems.

• Pickup and delivery of vehicles.

• Maintain work area appearance and safety.

• 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, and jacks and hoists.

• Inspect brake 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.

• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.

• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.

• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.

• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.

• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices

• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.

• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems

• A Mechanic's tool set up to ½in drive; typically including sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and other tools for various repair and maintenance jobs on vehicles required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related work experience.

• Completion of a technical school/vocational school preferred.

• Practical experience in a vocational/technical school setting may count towards 2-year requirement.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• PA State Safety Inspection Class 7 License required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
• PA State Emissions Inspection License required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Driver's License
• PA State Emissions Inspection License
• PA State Safety Inspection Class 7 License
• Act 34
• DOT Medical Card Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran