2nd Shift Transportation Technician

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4pm to 2:30am

About the Role

Provides safe, effective and efficient preventive and corrective maintenance to all Family Dollar Transportation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary repairs to all systems, sub-systems and components of company trailers.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on company yard trucks.
• Identifies warranty opportunities and works to maximize Family Dollar claims.
• Coaches/Assists Class C Technicians.
• Performs periodic equipment inspections, inbound equipment inspections and PM follow-up work.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate parts inventory system.
• Assists in performing other maintenance-related activities, as needed.
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in heavy-duty commercial truck and trailer maintenance.
• Ideally, candidate will possess some formal equipment maintenance training from a Technical School.
• Must have a roll-around type tool chest and all hand tools to perform assigned mechanic’s work.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Current Air Brakes Certification and experience, knowledge & skills to complete semi-annual/periodic inspections are required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Tasks require the ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds.
• Adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping, and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Transportation requirements.

Working Conditions

• Work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere, where outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature, although fans and heaters are used.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes, and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday, 4pm to 2:30am. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays if needed.

Pay

Starting pay rate: $25.00/hour plus $2 shift differential.

Skills

• Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
• Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Initiates action and makes decisions.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Quality Conscious: Committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
• Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
• Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
• Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills, and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Results Driven: Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results.
• Relationship Management: Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team.