Humboldt Sawmill Company (HSC) is looking for an Oiler to join our team at the Sawmill Mechanic Shop in Scotia, CA

Hourly Rate : $ 23.65

The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.  

Humboldt Sawmill Company (HSC) is looking for an Oiler to join our team at the Sawmill Mechanic Shop in Scotia, CA. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Summary

Under the supervision of the Head Mechanic, this position performs routine servicing and lubrication of vehicles and other automotive or mechanical equipment; performs minor and moderately complex mechanical work and assist the mechanic(s) with journey level maintenance and repair work on rolling stock and other automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lubricates equipment in accordance with established procedures and charts; checks and changes oil, oil filters and air filters, fuels and services trucks and other vehicles; replaces hoses, belts, water pumps, batteries and similar equipment and parts;
• Checks fan belts, hoses, wiper blades and other safety equipment; checks radiators and batteries, checks water and antifreeze levels; checks air in tires and adjusts pressure; repairs flat tires and changes tires as necessary;
• Maintains records of work performed and the need for future servicing;
• Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment;
• Assists the mechanic(s) in performing moderate to complex overhaul and repair work on engines, transmissions, drive unit, brakes, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, alternators, electrical systems, instrumentations and other necessary power equipment;
• Uses a variety of testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters and gauges to determine malfunctions and the need for repair;
• Drives vehicles and other motorized equipment as needed;
• Performs other related work as required and assigned.

• Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License and remain eligible and capable of operating company vehicles, including automobiles and trucks, in accordance with company policy guidelines.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive or mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Must be apply basic math concepts; add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in routine situations. 
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks with frequent interruption. 
• Ability to interact with staff and others in an open, friendly manner. 
• Ability to follow complex instructions with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to follow regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and moving equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• The employee frequently listens, hears, and talks.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Occasionally lifts 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy and it may regularly be loud.  Due to the busy nature of a Mechanic Garage, the employee must be able to routinely work well under pressure and remain calm and tactful with staff members.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 

The personal protective equipment requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

This position requires wearing eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, leather or rubber gloves, chemical goggles, sleeve protection, dust mask, chaps and hard hat.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

The travel requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Position travels locally, usually by car, up to 25% of the time. 

COMPUTER SKILLS 

To perform this position successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and knowledge of software.

COMPETENCIES 

To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.,

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