Sr Technician

Starting Rate of Pay: $36.17 per hour

About the Role

To provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Performs advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and performs repairs and/or replaces or rebuilds all components and systems.
• Makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepares required safety documentation.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced technicians.
• Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronically.
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work.
• Performs paint and body work on vehicles, as required.
• Complies with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing vehicle maintenance.
• A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one-year vehicle maintenance experience.
• A Master ASE certification may substitute an additional two years’ vehicle maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated competency in repair and maintenance of Brakes, Electrical, PMI, Powertrain, and Trailing Equipment required.
• Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferred.
• Must possess proficient computer skills including maintenance programs and diagnostic systems.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computers.
• Experience using precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.).
• Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
• Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on work assignment.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Ability to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholds.
• Paint and body work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Additional $5.50 per hour for candidates with A.S.E. Master Certification.
• $1,000 Annual Tool Reimbursement Allowance.
• Shift Differential Pay Available.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Diesel Mechanic ASE Certifications.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes, and noise.
• May be required to drive service van to off-site locations and perform work.
• Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area.
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints, or other irritants.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.