Automotive Technician

About the role

Seeking a reliable Automotive Mechanic to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will maintain a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles use diesel, gasoline, and alternative propulsion systems such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electrical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment
• Performs physical tasks including bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, standing, walking, and turning/pivoting frequently throughout the workday
• Sits infrequently as required
• Exercises simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level
• Operates standard and manual transmission vehicles
• Operates power and pneumatic tools
• Troubleshoots and maintains hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls

Requirements

• Active driver’s license issued by the state
• 21 years or older
• Willing to work night shift: 7:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
• Possess required hand tools to perform the job
• CDL Class A or B (preferred)

Qualifications

• Current documented 5 years of Automotive Mechanic experience working with medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and personal computers
• Experience working on diesel, gas, and CNG vehicles
• Hands-on experience with fleet repairs, welding, and cutting
• Experience performing DOT inspections
• Dependable with ability to report to work regularly and complete scheduled shifts
• Available to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime as needed
• Tech school background (preferred)
• ASE Certification (preferred)

Work Environment

• Works in variable temperatures and humidity
• Exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and outside inclement weather
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Works cooperatively in a diverse environment
• Communicates effectively to maintain job safety conditions

Pay

Starting pay for this position is $39.92 per hour with a one-year progression to top pay of $46.97 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Extensive training
• 401(K) plan
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after waiting/probation period ($0 healthcare premium)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick and family/medical leave as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Discounted employee stock purchase program

Other Criteria

• Employer will not sponsor visas for this position
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer

Job location: San Antonio, Texas