Shop Mechanic at QPS Employment Group
Lincoln, NE 68507
About the Job
Position Title: Shop Mechanic
Wage: $47,840-$54,080 per year
Shift: 1st
QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity for a Shop Mechanic at a company in Lincoln, NE. This is a 1st shift, direct hire position.
Shop Mechanic Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damages parts.
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades and controlling corrosion.
- Performs all work in accordance with schedules, policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems—such as power and drive trains, electrical air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering hydraulics, completes machine shop operations.
- Makes alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, hydraulics, pneumatic and traction units.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs.
- Shop tools are provided by the company. Employee must provide a full general toolbox with some special tools.
- Must continue to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical journals and regulation publications.
- Maintains and assures cleanliness and neatness of shop area. Assures safety standards are met.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Shop Mechanic Requirements:
- Requires a vocational/technical diploma; or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Previous experience working on diesel Mack trucks preferred.
- A valid CDL driver's license is preferred or must be able to qualify and obtain a CDL within a reasonable amount of time.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s insurance plan.
- Must be flexible regarding work schedule. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.
Benefits:
- Retirement Plans.
- PAID Holidays.
- Insurance Benefits.
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off.
- PAID Time Off.
- On Job Training.
lincoln@qpsemployment.com
IND119
About us:
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
-Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
-Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
Wage: $47,840-$54,080 per year
Shift: 1st
QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity for a Shop Mechanic at a company in Lincoln, NE. This is a 1st shift, direct hire position.
Shop Mechanic Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damages parts.
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades and controlling corrosion.
- Performs all work in accordance with schedules, policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems—such as power and drive trains, electrical air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering hydraulics, completes machine shop operations.
- Makes alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, hydraulics, pneumatic and traction units.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs.
- Shop tools are provided by the company. Employee must provide a full general toolbox with some special tools.
- Must continue to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical journals and regulation publications.
- Maintains and assures cleanliness and neatness of shop area. Assures safety standards are met.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Shop Mechanic Requirements:
- Requires a vocational/technical diploma; or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Previous experience working on diesel Mack trucks preferred.
- A valid CDL driver's license is preferred or must be able to qualify and obtain a CDL within a reasonable amount of time.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s insurance plan.
- Must be flexible regarding work schedule. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.
Benefits:
- Retirement Plans.
- PAID Holidays.
- Insurance Benefits.
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off.
- PAID Time Off.
- On Job Training.
lincoln@qpsemployment.com
IND119
About us:
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
-Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
-Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process