Fleet Mechanic Openings in Henderson, CO Apex Transportation is hiring Trailer Techs and Diesel Techs in Henderson, CO with starting pay of $18.00 to $30.00 based on experience and a $2,500 sign-on bonus . We perform scheduled and unscheduled servicing and repairs on our company owned tractors, trailers, and other power driven equipment.
Schedule:
2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend day shifts available. Why Apex Transportation Apex is a leader in Colorado flatbed trucking and specialty transportation services, with great benefits and a reputation as a genuinely good place to work. Our fleet includes 54 power units (Peterbilts, Kenworths, and Freightliners) and over 250 trailers , most of them flatbeds. What truly sets us apart is our team of roughly 56 employees. What We Offer $2,500 sign-on bonus We pay 90% of your benefits and 75% of dependents' coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision Supplemental benefits including AFLAC and Legal Shield 401K with 3% company matching after a qualifying period Six paid holidays for major holidays
The Job:
Fleet Mechanic I This is the entry level class in the Fleet Mechanic series, distinguished from Fleet Mechanic II by more routine tasks and duties. Employees at this level work with more direct supervision and are not expected to exercise the same independent judgment on established procedures as those at the II level. Because this is typically a training class, employees may have limited or non directly related work experience. You will work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, including: Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair Various mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines Various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines Standard practices, equipment, and tools of the Class 8 mechanical trade Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance Methods and techniques of welding and fabrication Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems Basic principles of record keeping and shop mathematics Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures Requirements Two years of responsible vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair experience in a Class 8 semi truck and trailer shop Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade Possession of a valid driver's license
Ability To:
Perform a variety of duties in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles, equipment, and components Inspect Class 8 equipment to locate mechanical defects and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems, then determine corrective procedures Perform a variety of welding work Estimate the time and materials needed for work Maintain a variety of shop and repair records and logs Use various hand and power-driven shop tools Prepare and maintain clear, accurate reports Understand and follow oral and written instructions Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Enter phone number for consent to call or text Please provide your email address Please provide your city. Please provide your state. Do you have at least 2 years of experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair in a Class 8 Semi Truck and Trailer shop? Do you have a valid Drivers License? Are you able to meet our Insurance Guidelines to go on road calls with our vehicles? Summarize any related work experience, special training, skills, licenses and/or certificates that may qualify you as being able to perform job-related functions of this position
