Mechanic II

About the Role

A fully trained shop mechanic who performs all required shop job duties and routine preventative maintenance functions, including all repairs relating to trailers and minor repairs on refrigeration power units.

Pay

$31.00 to $46.40 per hour.

Schedule

7:30 pm - 6:00 am, Thursday - Sunday.

Benefits

• Generous benefits starting on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and complete all paperwork and computer input.
• Comply with company work and safety rules and attendance policy.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job.
• Available for shop on-call rotation and able to make 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).
• Possess or acquire within 1 year from date of hire a current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (Test T8).
• A Class A license is preferred but not required.
• Preferred 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.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Skills

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed