What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at TLD Logistics Services, Inc.?
The Fleet Mechanic is a mid-level maintenance position, responsible for inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing semi-trucks, trailers, chassis and other equipment leased or owned by TLD.
Fleet Mechanics work under the Lead Technician. Work is typically performed in a shop setting but may be performed outside and travel may be required as deemed necessary by maintenance leadership.
Experience & Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduated from and accredited school studying Diesel Technology (Preferred)
- Advanced Mechanical Skills and Knowledge
- 2 Years of experience performing diagnostics and repair on class 8 trucks and trailers.
- Good Organizational, verbal and written skills.
- Ability to focus and multi-task; Detail oriented.
Truck mechanics work in a variety of conditions, including:
- Temperature: Fleet Mechanics may be exposed to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
- Noise: Fleet Mechanics work in noisy environments and may be exposed to loud or distracting sounds.
- Lighting: Fleet Mechanics may work in extremely bright or dim lighting.
- Location: Fleet Mechanics may work both indoors and outdoors.
- Awkward positions: Fleet Mechanics may need to get into awkward positions to reach cramped workspaces.
- Safety equipment: Fleet Mechanics are required to wear PPE in compliance with TLD's PPE standards.
- Cleanliness: Fleet Mechanics are required to their work area between repairs and maintain a clean and organized workstation.
- Collaboration: Fleet Mechanics will collaborate with other mechanics in the shop and must be able to handle interpersonal conflicts.
- Greasy/oily parts: Fleet Mechanics commonly work with greasy parts and tools.
- Overtime: Fleet Mechanics are scheduled to work a minimum of 40 hours each week, and overtime and evening shifts are common and may be required.
Essential Functions
- Wear appropriate PPE and follow safe work practices as specified in TLDs policies, best practices and SOPs.
- Perform PM inspections and services on semi-trucks and trailers.
- Perform diagnostics on many components of semi-trucks and trailers using tools to include but not limited to;
- Computer diagnostics software – Davie 4, DL8, PTT, Bendix, Wabco, etc.
- Multimeter
- Refrigerant recovery and recycling machine.
- Coolant pressure tester.
- Remove and replace faulty/damaged parts as needed using hand and portable power tools.
- Clean and organize work area between repairs and prior to end of shift.
- Safely and competently operate a class 8 semi-truck, with or without trailer, up to 80,000-pound
GCWR, in tasks include but are not limited to:
- Driving trucks in and out of the shop area.
- Hooking and unhooking semi-trailers.
- Backing trucks and trailers in shop and on yard.
- Test driving semi-trucks and trailers on public roads (with valid CDL)
- Drive semi-trucks and trailers to and from 3 rd part vendor (with valid CDL)
- Recover semi-trucks and trailers as necessary (with valid CDL)
- Instruct/guide/assist subordinate technicians with work as requested
- Promote and maintain safe, productive and clean work culture.
- Communicate repairs with first line supervisor and drivers as necessary.
- Work with first line supervisor do identify priority work.
- Perform Quarterly/Semi-annual review of subordinate technicians.
- Driver orientation and inspection of new truck assignment.
Physical Requirements
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following have been identified as physical requirements of the job:
- Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, normal color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Communication: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear as well as type and write by hand.
- Finger Dexterity: Gross and fine manipulation with one or both hands is frequently required while performing job duties.
- Reaching: Technicians must be able to reach with their hands and arms to operate tools and equipment.
- Bending: Technicians must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel to reach under vehicles and access components.
- Crawling: Technicians must be able to crawl under trucks and trailers to perform maintenance and repairs.
- Sit, Stand, Lay: Technicians are required to perform job duties from while sitting, standing or while lying on the ground, with or without a chair or creeper, for short or long periods of time.
- Climbing: Technicians are required to climb ladders, stairs as well as in an out of semi trucks and trailers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you graduated from an accredited school studying Diesel Technology
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- diagnostics & repair on class 8 trucks / trailers: 2 years (Preferred)
- advanced mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18