Job Summary

The Mechanic is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
• Duties will include all preventive maintenance necessary on fleet trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
• Interpret repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Maintain clean environment in shop/repair area.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations, recognizing Safety is top company priority; attend regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Properly use all safety equipment as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus one (1) year of work experience OR three (3) years of work experience related to semi/tractor trailers (including tankers/hoppers/reefers) required.

• • Training/Experience to include:

• • • Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
    • Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor trailers) and power-train mechanics.
    • Basic use of hand-tools required (must have own hand tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training preferred.
• Ability to weld steel and aluminum a plus.
• Knowledge of hydraulics helpful.
• Familiarity with other equipment such as forklifts and farm tractors also preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• CDL preferred, not required.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

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