Diesel Mechanic/Technician A

Southeastern Freight Lines • Atlanta, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Diesel Mechanic/Technician A, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining all the equipment used to transport and handle freight. This commonly includes single and tandem axle diesel over-the-road and city tractors, diesel city straight trucks, and propane and diesel-powered industrial forklifts. Southeastern Freight Lines, a family-founded company from Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, is a privately held, industry-leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. The company generates over 1.7 billion in annual revenue with over 10 million shipments per year, supported by a team of over 8,800 professionals. Southeastern Freight Lines focuses on pioneering new logistics professionals, valuing wisdom, giving back to communities, and living its culture by prioritizing serving others, valuing each other, and doing the right thing. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• At least 6 months related experience and/or training
• Ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience including Diesel Engine Repair
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Automotive Service
• ASE Certification
• Diesel Engine Certification

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain all the equipment we use to transport and handle freight
• Track completed and uncompleted work to maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedule and customer commitments
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on the component parts and systems of trucks, tractors, converter gear, and forklifts
• Diagnose any mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other type of breakdown or potential failure
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cooling system test, brake adjustments, and tire inflation
• Repair or rebuild all or part of a system of assigned equipment as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees