Truck Mechanic

Join Our Team - Find Your Future! $26 to $41 per hour - Depending on Experience.

Position Summary:

Maintain company vehicles and other equipment in safe mechanical condition. Conduct preventative maintenance to prevent untimely wear, damage or breakdown. Keep fleet in a high state of operational readiness.

Essential Functions:

Review daily truck reports and immediately repair any safety issues Perform lubrication, fluid check, and oil changes in accordance with company preventive maintenance schedules and vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Conduct routine repairs on all vehicle systems and components including changing and rotating tires, brake repair, spring replacement, and troubleshooting and repair of a variety of truck systems maintenance issues. Perform all necessary vehicle inspections including state and federal D.O.T. Maintain and repair fuel pumping equipment, piping, ticket registers, and emergency shut-off systems. Maintain maintenance records on all vehicles and equipment Track all parts used and report inventory needs to supervisor. Schedule outside repairs with appropriate vendors. Keep garage and maintenance areas neat and organized Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly! Health Insurance - Premiums as low as $6.41 for full time employees! Dental insurance and Vision Insurance Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees' children Discounts on our products and services Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Contacts:

The Mechanic has frequent contact with the Operations Manager or location manager drivers, vendors, and office staff.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Some vocational or technical training relating to automotive mechanics is desirable.

Experience:

This position requires several years experience or a combination of experience and training to include a thorough knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, air and hydraulic brake systems, vehicle wiring, suspension and other items and systems related to vehicles.

Certification and Testing:

Class A Commercial Driver's License with hazardous materials, air brake, and tank endorsements CETP training and certification Brake adjusting license Mechanics must be able to pass a D.O.T physical VK Inspections Certificate State vehicle inspection license Certification to reseal meters and register

Equipment Used:

Hand tools, air tools, drills, presses and grinders, lifts, jacks, jack stands, tire changing and balancing equipment, various testing equipment, welding equipment and cutting torches

Safety Considerations:

The Mechanic must make vehicle safety a top priority. The Mechanic must have an awareness of the hazards and potential injuries from the various tools used to perform job functions. A knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets relating to all chemicals and petroleum products is required as well as hazardous materials training.