Mechanic II - 2nd shift

Pay & Schedule

• Pay rate: $28.00 to $30.00 DOE per hour, plus shift premium of $0.40 per hour
• Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 2:30 PM start time

Benefits

• Benefits begin on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Vacation time and sick leave accrual from day one; paid holidays after 90 days
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more

What You'll Do

• Perform the functions of a Grade 4 Mechanic
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailer refrigeration
• Perform simple and complex mechanical and electrical repairs
• Diagnose, remove, repair, replace, or rebuild without supervision: clutches, water pumps, tires, tractor suspension, body repairs, rear differentials, drive lines, transmissions, wheel seals, brake systems
• Diagnose and tune up or make repairs on diesel engines
• Perform front wheel alignments
• Perform axle alignments on trailers
• Troubleshoot cooling systems
• Conduct diagnostic tests
• Cut or weld using cutting torch and welding machine
• Read, understand and use service bulletins and technical manuals
• Maintain shop tools
• Complete all paperwork and computer input
• Comply effectively with company work and safety rules
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers
• Follow directions
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire
• Comply with company attendance policy
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job
• Be available for shop on-call rotation, and able to do road calls using a company vehicle

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade school graduate in heavy duty diesel repairs, and/or refrigeration classes (beginning level preferred)
• 2 years job experience on diesel repairs, tractor-trailer, refrigeration maintenance and repairs
• One year documented experience in fleet maintenance or one-year employment with company at upper scale of Class C Technician
• Possess basic hand tools (up to ½" drive) and tool storage
• Possess or acquire within 1 year from date of hire a current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (Test T8)
• Possess a valid Class C Drivers License (Class A preferred but not required)
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head for extended periods of time
• Possess the following certifications:
  • Certification with International Maxx Force 13 Engines
  • Certification in Transportation Refrigeration
  • Brake Systems and components
  • Tractor A/C Refrigeration and Freon Recovery (609 license required)
  • Trailer Refrigeration 608 license required if working on trailer units
  • Heavy Duty electrical diagnostics and repairs
• ASE certification in heavy duty mechanics and Cummins or Detroit certification preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed