Mechanic Trainee

Core Responsibilities

Provides day to day maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe operating fleet at the lowest cost by performing the following duties.

• Maintains company owned light, medium, and heavy vehicles and trailers by reviewing shop orders, DVIR reports, or listening to operator description of problem.
• Makes repairs to mechanical failures by removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components.
• Involves sheet metal, frames, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, steering, hydraulic, and braking systems; heating and A/C units, axles, hubs, tires, wheels, and coupling units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years of related experience and/or training in automotive or truck maintenance; or 5+ years’ direct experience in automotive or truck maintenance.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.
• Strong commitment to team work.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record; CDL-A preferred.
• Vehicle maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience on diesel engines preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have appropriate inventory of hand tools.
• Must be able to operate hoisting and jacking equipment.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Willing to work occasional weekends as needed.
• Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.