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Florida Rock and Tank Lines Inc.
Shop Technician (Diesel Mechanic)
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$54,152 / year median in Georgia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Entry Level Mechanic/Technician Reports to Shop Supervisor•
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for vehicle maintenance of tractor-trailers and repair on all company vehicles as needed General knowledge and mechanical skills Reliable transportation Basic hand tools Be able to lift to 70lbs (Over 70lbs team lift required) Basic Computer Skills requires (Diagnostic computer skills a plus) Able to work a 40-hour work week Able to work occasional overtime Preventive Maintenance Work required Must be trained in basic air brake and ABS functions and diagnostic.Knowledge and Skills:
- One-year mechanical experience required
Education and Work Experience:
- Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferred
- Petroleum tank repair experience and certifications highly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience working on air brake systems
- Ability to perform annual federal inspections on trucks and trailers
- Must provide own tools up to 1/2" drive.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Pay:
$26.95- $29.