Diesel Mechanic

R+L Carriers • Meriden, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring a Diesel Mechanic at its Meriden, Connecticut Service Center. The role is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of fleet equipment, including preventive maintenance and minor to major repairs on Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. Depending on the location, duties may also include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, and dollies, as well as welding.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The stated pay range is $30.69 to $37.25. Employees earn one week of vacation after 90 days of employment and receive a comprehensive benefits package, including access to company employee resorts.

Requirements

• Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.
• Ability to handle major repairs.
• Experience with air conditioning and electrical systems.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have own tools.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred.
• Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins and Detroit engines.
• Experience using Cetaris for work orders.
• Experience in trailer preventive maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance on fleet equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and minor to major repairs on Class 8 trucks and trailers, and potentially forklifts.
• Depending on location, maintain trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, and dollies, and perform welding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• One week of vacation after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation lodging at company employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed