Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic role at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our Mechanic's work directly with a team intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.

Founded in 1957, the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and testing to customers worldwide. We have substantial international experience, which allows us to evaluate products intended for global markets knowledgeably and objectively. NATC is a leading innovator in translating real-world conditions into validated virtual proving ground simulation and virtual prototyping.

Position Summary:

Works under the direct supervision of the Shop Supervisor. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, automotive equipment, equipment used in the maintenance and construction of roads and courses, trucks, buses and other vehicles. NATC Mechanics work on developmental and prototype ground vehicles, as well as NATC owned fleet vehicles.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs skilled maintenance and repair duties involving repairs to gasoline and diesel powered heavy, and light construction equipment including but not limited to excavators, backhoe, skid steer, loaders, graders, water trucks, dump trucks, Challenger, cranes, vacuum trucks and bull dozers.
2. Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical issues on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered units and dismantling assemblies to gain access to hydraulic systems, front and rear drive components, electrical systems, drive train components, chassis components, and ignition systems using proper tools and test equipment.
3. Works with customers and other vehicle maintenance technicians to ensure quality work is done in all aspects while maintaining test and company vehicles and equipment.
4. Reviews maintenance records of test vehicles for accuracy and completion before submission.
5. Ensures maintenance actions performed are in accordance with test directives and applicable manuals.
6. Maintains records of maintenance actions performed on support vehicles and company fleet units as well.
7. Responds to field repairs and emergencies when necessary.
8. Relates well with employees and customers at all levels and at all times in a professional and personable manner.
9. Documents and photographs deficiencies and anomalies, then assists in root cause analysis.
10. Complete unscheduled recoveries and participate in on-call mechanic duties.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

1. May assist in preparing, writing and reviewing technical manuals.
2. Assists in special projects.

Pay:

$24.00 - $30.00

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years gas and diesel mechanic experience.
2. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with varied work shifts.
3. Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Commercial Driver's License and good driving record with no more than 2 points in the past three (3) years.
4. Be able to bring and utilize personally owned tools.
5. Possesses basic computer skills.
6. Possesses basic math skills.
7. Able to read and understand technical manuals and provide documentation of completed repairs, perform complete vehicle servicing
8. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listen to thoughts and ideas of others.
9. Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
10. Has excellent organization and time management skills.
11. Is flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. ASE mechanic certification desired.
2. Able to operate various vehicles including but not limited to, light trucks, passenger cars, manual and automatic transmissions, class eight (8) trucks and/or tractor, various military vehicles, forklifts, welders, lathes and other fabrication and machining equipment.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
2. Performs tasks in the field in extreme temperature and/or environmental conditions.

Quality Statement:

It is the purpose of the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) to pioneer value-added technical solutions with knowledge, excellence and integrity for our worldwide transportation partners.

Safety Statement:

It is the responsibility of all NATC employees to follow adopted safety policies and procedures and to take part in protecting themselves, their coworkers and the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) values a diverse workforce and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors

Important Notice:

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify the Human Resources manager if you require any accommodation (s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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