Diesel Technician

Online Transport, a private/family owned regional trucking company, is currently seeking a Diesel Technician. This is a dedicated on-site position and we are looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking for an opportunity for growth in a growing company. If you are looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk to you! This is a second shift position and there are opportunities for Overtime.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair most transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Capable of using all diagnostic equipment and resources.
• Repair/Replace bolt on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most SRT times.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs are completed.
• Work closely with other mechanics and make suggestions on complicated repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Perform open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of tractor experience preferred.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.
• Proficient computer skills / software navigation capabilities
• Experience in using diagnostics software preferred

Skills/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• CDL-A preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight
• Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently
• Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement
• Ability to reach heights over 72” frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18” frequently
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum
• Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight.
• Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.

Benefits:

• Health care: Medical, Dental and Vision
• Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/PTO
• Access to company resorts - Gatlinburg, TN
• 401K Plan with company match

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person