Automotive Technician

Job Requirements:

Accurately diagnose, repair, and maintain all parts and components on class 5 through class 8 trucks and trailing equipment in a timely manner and quality fashion, including but not limited to the following:

Perform front line mechanic inspections, preventive maintenance services and DOT inspections on both diesel and gasoline vehicles as well as trailers

Diagnose and repair air and hydraulic brake systems, suspension, and steering components

Diagnose and repair starting and charging system components

Diagnose, repair, and replace drive train components including transmissions, clutches, drivelines, and differentials

Perform all repairs to engines as needed including replacing cylinder heads, injectors, injection pumps, pistons, crankshafts, camshafts, gears, pumps, bearings, seals, gaskets, water pumps, engine electronics, etc.

Diagnosed and repair air conditioning systems including compressors, valves, condensers, and evaporators

Utilize diagnostic tools including laptops, scanners and wiring diagrams and measuring tools including a caliper

Diagnose and repair electrical and lighting systems, ABS systems, tire and brake monitoring systems, engine, body, and transmission electronics

Perform welding and fabrication with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

Perform minor repairs on semi-trailers and truck cargo boxes including roll up and swing door repairs, tire replacement, brake repairs, suspension repairs, electrical systems and repair body panels, roofs, and frame rails

Respond to vehicle breakdowns in the field when requested

Assist other mechanics as needed

Operate Company vehicles in accordance with local, state, federal and Company policies and safe driving practices

Perform occasional facility maintenance for the Company and/or customers facilities

Perform all other duties as assigned by Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Area Fleet Manager or Shop Coordinator

Thoroughly, timely, neatly, and accurately document vehicle repairs and maintenance including a complete accounting of all labor hours, parts and materials used through maintenance software and daily worksheets

Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive working relationship with all fleet, customer, and operations personnel

Display professional conduct with customers, co-workers, outside suppliers and contacts

Maintain safe and clean work areas

Take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices

Adhere to Company and OSHA safety guidelines

Operate a forklift as needed to perform repairs and move heavy parts

Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of relevant experience or combination of school and experience

Must have the skill level to diagnose, begin a job and see it through to completion with minimal guidance, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and deadlines are met.

Provide own hand and air tools and storage for same

Valid Drivers license and good driving record required; CDL preferred but not required

Pass a criminal history background screen as required by our customer base

Be able to lift and install all parts required to perform the job including heavier parts such as brake drums, tires, flywheels, clutches, starters, suspension spring packs, etc.

Benefits include:

medical, health savings plan, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holiday pay, retirement plan, life insurance, uniforms provided

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