Diesel Technician

The Fleet Mechanic's primary responsibility is to ensure all mechanical issues are completed in a timely manner.

What a Fleet Mechanic does daily:

• Promote safety in all actions
• Prepare repair orders as per company policy
• Work effectively and safely within the shop area and when making a road call without supervision
• Complete records in a timely manner in compliance with company rules and requirements
• Comply with and continually update knowledge of all DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company standards and requirements regarding:
• Personal safety when performing maintenance operations on tractor and/or trailers
• Maintaining an environment of cleanliness and safety within the shop
• Disposal of all waste products, both hazardous and non-hazardous

• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor as required

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or CSC Manager as required

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Education or equivalent

Skills and Requirements:

• ASE certifications preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits
• Meet qualification requirement as stipulated in Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform vehicle inspections
• Meet qualification requirements as stipulated in Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as required to perform brake maintenance/repairs
• Ability to safely operate tractor/trailer unit within terminal premises
• Technical knowledge as required to:
• Ensure proper treatment of various required components that include, but are not limited to: air compressors, fuel pumps, hubs, wheel, and springs: any of which may exceed 100lbs in weight.
• Repair as needed specification cargo tanks if the facility has an ASME-authorized “U” stamp or a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels authorized “R” stamp.
• Perform inspections on specification cargo tanks if facility is a DOT Registered Inspector.
• Inspect, repair, or replace domes, valves, vents, or other equipment as necessary within safety, regulatory and company standards

• Display professional demeanor
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules
• Basic mechanic’s skills
• Through knowledge of DOT regulations, federal, state, local and company regulations and standards
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time on a concrete floor; repeatedly reach above shoulder level an unlimited numbers of times daily, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, squat, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity
• Occasional lifting (up to 100 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Normal Shop environment (concrete floors)
• Work on sometimes uneven and/or slippery surfaces

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $26