Journeyman Automotive Technician

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 2nd shift: 4:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
• Must possess the required hand tools to perform the job
• Current documented Journeyman Automotive Mechanic experience working with heavy-duty vehicles
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and personal computers
• Hands-on experience with fleet repairs and/or dealership environments
• Experience performing DOT Inspections on trucks
• Dependable with ability to report to work regularly and complete scheduled shifts consistently
• Available to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime as needed
• Works in variable temperatures, humidity, exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, outside inclement weather, etc.
• Works cooperatively in a diverse environment
• Effectively communicates to maintain proper job safety conditions

Pay

Starting pay for this position is $39.42 per hour with a one-year progression to top pay of $47.37 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) retirement plan
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after waiting/probation period with $0 healthcare premium
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick and family/medical leave as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Discounted employee stock purchase program

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor visas for this position. Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate at your own expense. Job location: Johnson City Center, Tennessee.