Mechanic- Pulaski County

Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical problems and malfunctions of engines including vehicles and heavy equipment utilizing the OTC monitor. Pulls, replaces, or rebuilds front ends, ball joints, tire rod ends, springs, idle arms, shocks, ignition switches, etc. as needed for dump trucks and vehicles. Performs electrical work including repair and rebuilding of electronic brake systems, alternators, starters, and wiring. Analyze ABS system failures and diagnoses needed brake work. Replaces brake shoes and pads, turns rotors and drums with brake lathe, and packs wheel bearings on vehicles and heavy equipment. Services, replaces, and recharges air conditioning units in vehicles as needed; calculates the needed amount of refrigerant; replaces and recycles refrigerant through the air conditioning recovery, recycling, and recharging system. Changes oil, lubricates vehicles, and changes oil and air filters. Completes engine tune-ups, tire changes and rotation, and other maintenance work on vehicles, tractors, sweepers, and other heavy equipment. Pulls and replaces airbag systems, gas tanks, dump truck tire bolts, rear springs, heater cores, power steering pumps, ignition switches, lights, and other vehicle parts/systems. Repairs vehicles in the field when inoperable. Replaces computers in vehicles. Receives written work orders; records work completed for each vehicle and number of hours required for repair. Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.