Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Mechanic 1st Class maintains and repairs a wide range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers from different manufacturers. The role involves diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and air brakes, electronic systems, and engines. The technician also repairs gas and propane vehicles, operates standard and manual transmissions, uses power and pneumatic tools, and ensures vehicles receive regular, timely maintenance. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This is a permanent position located in Morristown, Tennessee, with a required Monday–Friday shift from 4:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Applicants must be located in the same geographic area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. The starting pay is $40.11 per hour, with progression to top pay of $47.19 per hour after one year. Benefits and wage provisions for union-represented postings are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Have 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in preventive maintenance and electrical diagnostics for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Have experience in a dealership and/or fleet maintenance environment.
- Hold an active driver’s license issued by a state.
- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Be willing to work the 4:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. shift, Monday through Friday.
- Possess the hand tools required for the applicable job assignment.
- Meet the D.O.T. requirements for the job assignment.
- Be able to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
- Be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
- Be located in the same geographic area as the job or be willing to relocate.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines.
- Repair gas and propane vehicles.
- Operate standard and manual transmissions.
- Operate power and pneumatic tools.
- Ensure all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Extensive training
- 401(K)
- Defined-benefit pension plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after a waiting and/or probation period
- $0 healthcare premium
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
- Paid holidays
- Discounted employee stock purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
