Journeyman Automotive Technician

Job Description

Sought a reliable Journeyman Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles' propulsion systems include diesel and gasoline.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday
• Sits infrequently, as required, throughout duration of workday
• Exercises simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Operates standard and manual transmission
• Operates power and pneumatic tools

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state
• Willing to work night shift (5:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.), Monday through Friday
• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated extensive hands-on automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Class A/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred
• Dependable with ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete scheduled workday on a consistent basis
• Available to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Works in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather, etc.
• Communicates effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions
• Advanced electrical diagnostic capabilities with strong working knowledge of brake systems, aftertreatment systems, and diesel-powered engines - HIGHLY DESIRED

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $39,10 with a one-year progression to TOP PAY $46,25 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Benefits

• Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay
• Extensive training
• 401(K)
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period
• $0 healthcare premium
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Discounted employee stock purchase program

Other Criteria

• Employer will not sponsor visas for position
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required

JOB LOCATION

Columbus, Nebraska

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or 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