What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician/Mechanic position at Tidewater Express Inc.?
Under the supervision of the mechanics division Operations Manager, this full-time position will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing heavy duty diesel vehicles or other equipment. This highly motivated, self-sufficient operator is expected to be a “walking example” of the organized professional operation that TEI strives to be. This diesel technician position will be in the Chesapeake, VA location.
Requirements:
- Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience as a medium/heavy duty truck or school bus mechanic
- Must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
- Must have excellent customer etiquette and communication skills
- Have the ability and desire to form a close working relationship with other team members
- Possess and use own tools
- Be fluent in the English language
- Must have, and keep current, a USA issued driver's license
- Pass a DOT physical (if needed)
- Maintain and/or repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components on a wide variety of commercial vehicles and equipment within time limits as outlined in standard labor guidelines
- Clean, manage, and maintain tools and shop spaces assigned
- Perform duties during regular working hours and when circumstances arise, additional duty time required to complete tasks required by manager
- Must be willing to learn and perform a diverse array of other assigned duties
- Must be capable of frequent walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, heavy lifting, and carrying at least 50 pounds
- Must be willing and able to work outside and inside on slippery or uneven surfaces and ladders
- Be comfortable with exposure with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, chemicals, materials, and welding sparks
- Assist service advisors and management by advising the most economical yet effective repair of customer or company equipment
- Responsible for competent completion of daily maintenance and major repairs that are assigned
- Support administrative policies and assigned duties
- Must pass a criminal history check
- Pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug/alcohol screenings
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
- Medical insurance paid 100% by TEI at 5 year work anniversary
- Life insurance policy
- Legal and other supplemental coverage
- Simple IRA with TEI matching contribution after 1 year
- PTO, Holiday, and Bereavement pay
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