Job Description

Main Purpose:

Auto Mechanic inspects, maintains, and repairs cars and light trucks, specializing in diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues, performing routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations), and repairing systems like brakes, engines, and transmissions

Essential Functions:

• Diagnostics & Repair: Utilize electronic tools to diagnose malfunctions and repair engines, transmissions, electrical systems, steering, and suspension.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform oil changes, fluid flushes, brake pad replacements, wheel alignments, and filter changes.
• Inspection & Testing: Conduct safety and emissions inspections and test drive vehicles to verify repairs
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits Offered:

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing – Will be on their feet 80% of the time.
• Walking – Will be required to walk.
• Lifting – You will be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Carrying – You will be required to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Turning, Twisting, Bending, & Stooping – These are considered regular physical duties for any employee and would be required.
• Pushing & Pulling –These are considered regular physical duties and will be required.
• Reaching Forward & Reaching Overhead – Will be required to perform these physical duties as the need arises 25-50% of the time.
• Kneeling - You will be required to kneel.
• Climbing – Will be required to climb.
• Balancing, Fingering, Feeling, Talking, Hearing & Seeing– These are all considered normal duties and would be required

Job Requirements.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Desirable Experience/Training:

• Highschool diploma or GED

Tools and equipment used:

• Individuals must know how to safely operate powered hand tools and machinery.

Environmental conditions:

Eighty percent of the work activities are performed outside of the office and shop buildings. Individuals would be required to work in changes of temperature, wet/rainy conditions, dry and humid conditions, dust, noise, and occasional vibrations when operating machinery. There will also be some minimal fumes when working with or around gas/diesel powered machinery or working near blasting or painting operations

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.