Mechanic 1st Class--Gainesville, Georgia

Seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team in Gainesville, Georgia. The role involves maintaining a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles feature propulsion systems such as diesel, gasoline, and alternative technologies (compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electrical in some locations).

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, throughout the workday
• 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
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, including schedules such as Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday, depending on location needs
• Possession of required hand tools to perform the job
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and personal computers
• Full complement of personal hand tools
• Class A/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Work Environment

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

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $40.11 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 benefits after waiting/probation period
• $0 healthcare premium
• Paid vacation, sick, and family/medical leave (as required by law)
• Paid holidays
• Discounted employee stock purchase program