Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform basic vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and minor repairs
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary
• Maintain facility maintenance duties
• Use shop management system and other electronic systems available
• Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root cause of “minor” failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
• Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate
• Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns
• Aid in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Refrigeration license preferred
• Preferred experience with INSITE, DL and NAVSTAR service tools
• Experience with FWHA / BIT requirements
• Experience with brake systems or certified with BENDIX /WABCO
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach and crawl and possibly sit for virtually the entire shift
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others
• Able to work in a dusty, greasy environment, with moderate noise and cold and hot temperature ranges
• Able to follow all required work safe practices
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Union pension plan
• Competitive pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Pay

$30-$35/hr

Schedule

Mon - Fri, 4:00AM - 12:30PM or 10:00AM - 6:30PM