Fleet Mechanic Job Openings
Job Description
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Diagnose and repair truck, trailer components such as doors, floors, side panels, electrical and air brake systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on tractor and trailer equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders.
- Perform maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, lift-gates, and any company-owned equipment.
- Abide by all Company policies and safety rules and assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Assist drivers with addressing outstanding vehicle issues.
- Maintains repairs for class 8 trucks, trailers and yard tractors.
- Safely operates gauges, forklifts, shunt truck, torches, grinders, and various hand and power tools.
- Performs DOT inspections and compliancy.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions as needed
- Effective communicator and team player
- Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems. Prior welding and fabrication experience preferred. Tire repair experience (repair, mounting, dismounting) preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/or confined or close spaces
- Work is performed under changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold
- Walking long distances; sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis
- Fast-paced environment
- Exposure to noise and heights
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