Shop Technician

KAJACS Contractors, Inc

Little Rock, AR

Estimated pay: Est. $17–$24/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**Essential Duties/Skills:**

• Diagnoses mechanical problems. Reads and interprets equipment electrical and hydraulic schematics to diagnose problems.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on electric, diesel, and gasoline vehicles including compactors, excavators, small & medium TTT, BHL, CCE, cranes, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of engines, transmissions, chassis, driveline, and body components, air systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels, tires, and undercarriages.
• Performs preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of problems and discusses preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other applicable health and safety standards preferred but not required.
• Preferably possess a CDL class A license with air brakes plus a clean driving record.
• Dependability – Follows through and does what he/she says he/she will do. Shows up for work on time and adheres to the established work schedule.
• Learning Ability – Readily acquires knowledge and skill in concepts and techniques that are new to him/her. Remembers and applies what he/she has learned.
• Troubleshooting – Diagnoses existing problems and predicts potential problems. Determines root causes of failures and chooses the best repair option.

**Experience:** 3 to 5 years of experience as a mechanic preferred.