Pay Rate: $36.00/hour

*ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILTY PER UNION EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS. *

LSG Sky Chefs is looking for a Vehicle / Diesel Mechanic to join our Maintenance team based in Washington, DC. Reporting to the Manager of Fleet Operations, the automotive (auto) technician will be responsible for the ongoing preventative and restorative maintenance needed to maintain our fleet of vehicles in superb condition. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and diagnostic maintenance along with repairs on all types of motor vehicle and transportation equipment.
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
• Perform monthly safety audits on maintenance area.
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
• Weekly fleet fluid checks
• Electrical systems skills (troubleshooting/Diagnostics)

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as Diesel Mechanic
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines
• Proficiency with maintenance tools and repair equipment
• Strong automotive diagnostic skills

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy demand
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds or more
• Pushing
• Able to work in multiple temperatures

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Lunch provided
• Uniforms provided
• Medical / Dental / Vision, Life & Disability available within 1st week of employment
• Paid Vacation (hours depending on seniority date)
• Paid Holiday & Sick (after 1-year)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Must be able to obtain and retain airport security clearance & pass company background & drug test.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week