Diesel Technician- 2nd Shift

Pitt Ohio•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PITT OHIO is a family-owned transportation company with a long-standing commitment to safety, service, and respect for its employees. They are currently seeking individuals to join their team as a Diesel Technician at their Richmond, VA location. PITT OHIO offers career opportunities within a company that values hard work, teamwork, and integrity. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing fleet equipment safely and correctly, conducting failure analysis, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Two years' verifiable experience in tractor and trailer inspection and repair OR a technical school degree, or certification in Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer Maintenance with one verifiable experience
A valid state-issued driver's license
Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintain a variety of heavy trucks and semi-trailers and other mechanical equipment is required
Basic hand tools are required
Must have working knowledge of the operating principles of diesel engines and repair of heavy trucks
Ability to maintain detailed time and parts used on work orders
Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate to both internal and external customers
Computer skills needed for diagnostics
Must consent to the use of driver-facing event recorders in our fleet to promote the safety of our employees and the public

Nice To Haves

A CDL, ASE and State and/or Federal inspection certification is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs fleet equipment safely and correctly
Conducts failure analysis, repairs, and rebuilds fleet equipment components correctly
Informs management about housekeeping opportunities, harmful working conditions, and unsafe work practices, and suggests corrective actions
Identifies and informs management of broken tools and missing supplies required for performing repairs on fleet equipment, and takes steps to solve issue if possible
Correctly completes work orders and documents
Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure safety and compliance
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
Perform additional duties as assigned
Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects
Analyze malfunctions and perform general overhaul, tune up or preventive maintenance of equipment
Dismantle and reassemble equipment
Plan work procedure using charges, technical manuals and experience
Enter labor lines and parts into repair order computer system
Travel to other company shop locations when staff is needed
React to change productivity and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits including medical insurance with no weekly premiums, dental, vision, 401 (k) and profit sharing
Paid time off and holidays
A respectful, people first work environment
Well-maintained equipment & modern facilities
Shift Differential
CDL Premium
ASE Certification Bonus
Tool Allowance
Online Training