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Job Description: Auto Mechanic at a Taxi Garage Position Overview: As an Auto Mechanic at our taxi garage, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our fleet of taxis. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various makes and models of vehicles, ensuring they meet the high standards required for taxi service. This position requires a well-rounded skill set in all aspects of auto mechanics, along with a dedication to delivering quality workmanship and exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: 1. Diagnostic and Repair Work: Conduct thorough inspections and diagnostics to identify mechanical, electrical, and other issues affecting taxi vehicles. Perform necessary repairs, replacements, and adjustments to restore vehicles to optimal operating conditions. 2. Routine Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid flushes, brake inspections, and tire rotations to prevent breakdowns and ensure vehicles remain in peak condition for taxi service. 3. Electrical Systems: Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, sensors, lights, and other components, to address issues such as faulty lighting, battery problems, and electrical failures. 4. Engine and Transmission: Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, and drivetrain components to address performance issues, improve fuel efficiency, and extend the lifespan of taxi vehicles. 5. Brake and Suspension Systems: Inspect, repair, and replace brake pads, rotors, calipers, shocks, struts, and other suspension components to ensure safe handling and braking performance for passenger safety. 6. HVAC Systems: Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain comfortable interior conditions for passengers and drivers, especially during extreme weather conditions. 7. Safety Inspections: Perform comprehensive safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and taxi licensing requirements. 8. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed records of all repairs, services, and inspections performed on each vehicle, including parts used, labor hours, and diagnostic findings, to track maintenance history and facilitate future servicing. 9. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the garage team, including dispatchers, drivers, and administrative staff, to coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules, prioritize repair tasks, and address emergent issues affecting taxi operations. Qualifications: - Proven experience as an auto mechanic, preferably in a taxi fleet or automotive repair facility. - Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic automotive systems. - Strong knowledge of automotive diagnostic tools, equipment, and techniques. - Familiarity with a wide range of vehicle makes and models, especially those commonly used for taxi service. - Ability to work independently and efficiently, managing time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and service demands. - Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship. - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients. - Valid driver's license and clean driving record (if required for test-driving vehicles). Join our team and make a difference in keeping our taxi fleet running smoothly and safely for the communities we serve!

Full job description Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team! We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful: Training Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus muchmore!) 401(k) with match Competitive wages Company laptop Paid time off 10 paid holidays Compensation Range: $20 - $45 per hour, based on experience We are currently looking for a full time Shop Mechanic for our Long Island City/Queens, NY Branch. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner Providing exceptional customer service Work and manage workloads independently Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork Performs other duties as assigned Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time Qualifications: Valid NYS driver's license Two years of previous forklift repair expereince is highly desired, which includes experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units Excellent mechanical aptitude Possess own tools Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision: No special vision requirements. Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration About Alta: Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships. If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset. At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way. So, let’s start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime. What We Look For: At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.