Mechanic II - 3rd shift

Pay & Schedule

• Pay rate: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour, plus an additional $0.50 per hour shift premium
• Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance (start on your 60th day)
• Vacation time and sick leave accrual from day one; paid holidays after 90 days
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• 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 the following without supervision: clutches, water pumps, tires, tractor suspension, body repairs, rear differentials, drive lines, transmissions, wheel seals, and brake systems
• Diagnose and tune up or make repairs on diesel engines
• Perform front wheel alignments and axle alignments on trailers
• Troubleshoot cooling systems and 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 and work independently as well as 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 in diesel repairs, tractor-trailer, and 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 Driver's License (Class A preferred but not required)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, and reach above the head for extended periods of time
• Certification with International Maxx Force 13 Engines
• Certification in Transportation Refrigeration
• Brake Systems and components certification
• 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 certification
• 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