What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician/Mechanic position at Jim Whitehead's Best One Tire & Service?
General Description:
Diagnose and repair commercial trucks and trailers.
Duties Include:
· Engine diagnostics and engine repair.
· Brake inspections and repair.
· Alignments and steering repair.
· Suspension repair.
· Welding and fabricating.
· Perform preventative maintenance services
· Maintaining a clean shop.
· Other duties as assigned.
· Operate heavy-duty service trucks and associated tools.
· Work outside in all weather conditions.
· Repair trucks and trailers on-site for customers.
· Perform fleet inspections.
· Maintain Company Vehicles to D.O.T. standard.
· Perform Emergency Road Service to repair disabled trucks mechanical issues.
· Prepare paperwork on-site detailing the services performed and submitting it to Sales.
· Effectively communicate fleet needs with Service and Sales.
· Perform fleet inspections to assess mechanical needs and make recommendations to fleets as needed.
:
· Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks.
· Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to diagnostic computers, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench welder and cutting torch.
· Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.
Commercial Mechanical Technician Requirements:
· Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
· Must have a valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements.
· The ability to work in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment.
· Team- Player: Works well as a member of a group.
· Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
· Must pass DOT medical certificate if applicable.
· Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
· Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
· Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
· Safety-Conscious – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
· Schedule Flexibility – Employee must be flexible on scheduled hours realizing that business hours are dictated by customer needs and can run past scheduled ending times or start before scheduled beginning times.
· Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
· Understand and commit to the Best-One Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
· Position requires continuous standing, bending, lifting and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
· Repetitive motion – Must have the ability to handle repetitive motion.
· Sustained vibrations – Must have the ability to sustain frequent vibrations.
· Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
· Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation.
· Environment: Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.
· Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception).
· Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment).
· PPE: Ability and willingness to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, steel reinforced footwear).
· Must pass qualifications to receive a D.O.T Medical Card if necessary for the vehicle team member is operating.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road