Diesel Mechanic - Night Shiff
About The Position
This role involves performing routine maintenance, adjustments, repairs, and diagnostics on various diesel equipment, including class 6 through 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment. The Diesel Mechanic will also be responsible for HVAC system repairs, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, and OSHA regulations. The position requires moving trailers using a hostler in various weather conditions, accurately entering job times and parts on repair orders, operating specialized tooling and vehicles, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. Interaction with operations and shop management is also a key part of the role.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in tractor and trailer inspection and repair or a technical school degree with certification in heavy-duty truck/trailer maintenance
- Obtain EPA HVAC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification within 90 days of hire (ASE, MACS or equivalent)
- A valid driver’s license
- Basic welding skills (Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and ARC) and mechanical skills
- Basic hand tools required for heavy-duty trailer and tractor maintenance
- Basic computer skills
- Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25
- Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 75 lbs.
- Safely walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
- Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent work-related or military experience
- Prior mechanical experience such as automotive or skilled trades
- Previous or current ASE certifications
- Diesel tech school diploma
- Experience with trailer repair, diesel engine system diagnostics and preventive maintenance for tractor technicians
- Able to diagnose and repair vehicle air conditioning systems
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 6 through 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment.
- Inspect and perform work in, on, or under any of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance.
- Repair or rebuild all or parts of various equipment systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and component issues and perform repairs accordingly.
- Perform HVAC system repairs.
- Abide by DOT, EPA, Interstate Authority, OSHA and other rules and regulations.
- Conduct safety inspections on equipment and prepare safety documentation as needed.
- Maintain proficiency with equipment and technologies that enhance productivity.
- Move trailers throughout the property, operating a hostler in all types of weather.
- Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activity.
- Operate specialized tooling and vehicles.
- Ensure the work area is always clean, safe, and organized.
- Interact with operations and shop management.
Benefits
- Expected pay range: $39.58 to $42.84 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression.
- $3/hour shift premium for 3rd shift, 1am - 9:30am
- Company-provided uniforms
- Tool allowance of $400 per quarter
- Full health insurance benefits on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year, with accruals starting on day one
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
