Diesel Mechanic

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC • Houston, TX

37d • $22 - $35

About The Position

Maintains/repairs all types of company owned vehicles, including Gasoline, Diesel, Electric and Propane powered. Trouble shoots and diagnoses mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions, and efficiently repairs the same.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of Diesel/Automotive Technician experience
• Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
• In person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
• Must supply automotive hand tools (not including heavy duty or diagnostic tools)
• 3+ ASE certifications
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack, electric fork-lift/pallet-jack repair experience preferred
• Able to obtain and maintain Class C or A-CDL, and medical card
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Must have the ability to operate both manual and standard transmissions

Nice To Haves

• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack, electric fork-lift/pallet-jack repair experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoots and repairs mechanical malfunctions
• Diagnoses mechanical malfunctions, determines parts needed and orders through the parts rooms
• Repairs engines, drive trains, front and rear ends, all air, electrical and hydraulic systems on Company owned equipment
• Repairs, on a minor and/or emergency basis, parts of bodies, i.e., doors, landing gear, etc
• Repairs all Company fork lifts
• Makes road calls on disabled Company vehicles and performs minor repairs on the road
• Performs preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis as determined by Fleet Supervisor
• Inspects vehicle (during P.M. inspection) to ensure all D.O.T. requirements are met
• Repairs all items not meeting D.O.T. requirements; informs supervisor if not immediately repairable
• Performs other tasks/projects as instructed by Fleet Supervisor including but not limited to delivering trucks to and from other branch locations and picking up parts
• Adheres to strict safe working practices, Company policies, rules, regulations, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports to supervisor if not immediately correctable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Annual tool reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development training
• On-site gym facilities
• Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year

What This Job Offers

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