Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the position

To provide safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units (Reefer), lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer).
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing.
• Knowledge of controls and electric (DC low voltage).
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required).
• Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training 2-year school and 4 years of experience OR 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Annual Inspector Certification.
• Brake Inspector Certification.
• ASE certifications & Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks.
• EPA section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC & Refrigeration Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components.
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment.
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of refrigeration systems.
• Expert knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations.
• Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers.

Benefits

• $32.00 per hour based on experience.
• Sign on bonus for New Hires: up to $5,000.
• $600.00 Annual Boot and Tool allowance.
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