Mechanic

We have an obligation to the public, our employees, our drivers, our vendors, our customers, and our Company to operate our maintenance program with the highest level of expertise and compliance possible.

Operational Expectations:

Our foremost requirement is a complete familiarity with FMCSA regulations as they pertain to maintenance. Compliance will measured by our CSA scores for Vehicle Maintenance. Our out-of-service and out-of-compliance issues from roadside inspections will be used as a measure of how well we are performing our maintenance and regulatory responsibilities.

Communication is fundamental to the successful maintenance of our equipment. We must have clear lines of communication between drivers, shop, and management so that we can appropriately respond to mechanical issues.

The first leg of the maintenance stool is regularly scheduled for maintenance.  Service intervals, our Lubrication Policy, and our inspection schedule are all clearly laid out in the RTA Maintenance Software.

The second leg of the maintenance stool is the driver-discovered issues that need to be addressed. This requires a robust electronic DVIR reporting and response protocol.

The third leg of the stool is our maintenance personnel. It is your responsibility to inspect and repair any defects that may cause our vehicles to break down or become unsafe. This requires that you maintain your skill level by taking advantage of training offered by vendors, the Oregon Trucking Association, and other sources. Training new employees on proper inspection, diagnosis, and repair is essential.

Teambuilding: One of the top five (5) reasons drivers choose to leave an employer is because they feel they are not listened to and that their equipment is not properly maintained. I recognize that there has often been an adversarial relationship between drivers and mechanics. Both have the same obligation to promote the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles. It is incumbent on the shop to take the lead in recognizing that the drivers are your primary stakeholders. They rely on you to address their maintenance issues and to ensure that any vehicle they operate is safe.

Administrative Expectations:

All maintenance records must be complete, timely, and accurate. Work orders and time records need to be turned in daily at the end of each shift.

Parts ordering, receiving and usage must be accomplished in such a manner as to get the best parts at the best price. All inventory records must be maintained and reconciled periodically.

Outsourcing work to other shops may be necessary. When our shop is behind it is imperative that you notify your supervisor that work may need to be outsourced. This will allow you to make better use of your skills and ensure that our fleet is still being inspected regularly. It will also prevent us from getting behind on the routine issues that we are better equipped to handle.

General mechanical including brakes, suspension, services, light electrical, tires, and troubleshooting.   

Mechanics will possess a set of basic mechanic tools to work on Class A trucks.