Job Description

SUMMARY:

Our Mechanic Shop is currently seeking an experienced full-time diesel mechanic to maintain our level of commitment to the safety of our company drivers. In this role the successful candidate will perform tractor, trailer repairs and maintenance work in accordance with factory and industry standards, run vehicle diagnostics and work closely with other team members to meet company goals.

**Responsibilities: **

• Perform air brake service and maintenance
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance including tire rotations, oil changes, transmission flushes, air conditioner re-charges, front end alignments, battery installations, headlight/taillight replacements
• Collaborate with shop Fleet Manager and repair team to diagnose vehicle issues and plan repairs
• Perform regular diagnostic tests on trucks
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicles
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on fleet mechanical experience.
• Tractor and trailer experience desired
• Forklift repair knowledge desired.
• Must supply own mechanic hand tools for tractor/trailer repairs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to have a career path in Fleet and/or Maintenance Management.
• Basic welding skills desired (such as Oxy/Acetylene, MIG, and ARC).
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle air-conditioning systems
• Strong ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trucking industry best practices in automotive repair.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tools and equipment a must.
• Valid driver’s license to conduct road services when needed.
• Qualified candidates will have prior experience repairing forklifts or other industrial equipment.
• Nissan, Hyundai, Komatsu, Yale, CAT and other makes of lift trucks.

**Qualifications: **

• High School or equivalent, 3+ years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Experience in latest electronically controlled machinery and heavy equipment.
• Able to fully comprehend hydraulic and electrical schematics with a history of successful troubleshooting and technical experience.
• Experience with diagnostic software.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and written in a service-oriented manner to fellow team members, vendors, and manufacturers for questions and support.
• Perform work in a safe and responsible manner.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard and telephone.

• Lift objects weighing as much as 100 pounds.

• Climb ladders (up to 18 feet).

• Kneeling, stretching, reaching, turning

*The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.*

You should be proficient in:

• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Inspection Experience
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Pipefitting Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Meets Physical Requirements
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Analysis Programs
• Basic Computer Skills
• HVAC

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Forklifts

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