DOT Fleet (Diesel) Mechanic

Super-Sod • Fort Valley, GA

10h • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Super-Sod DOT Fleet Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing our fleet of power units, trailers, piggyback lifts, and other logistics equipment. This full-time role plays a critical part in ensuring our transportation operations run smoothly and meet all safety and DOT compliance standards.

Requirements

• DOT, ASE Certification.
• 2+ years’ experience as a trailer mechanic.
• 2+ years operating heavy equipment, including forklifts.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems, such as hydraulics, air brakes, and electrical systems.
• Lead mechanic or management/supervisor experience.
• Extensive experience with vehicle diagnostic equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing and able to work in a safety-aware environment.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• All potential new hires will be subjected to a pre-employment motor vehicle, criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• CDL experience
• Associate degree in heavy truck technology, diesel mechanics, or comparable.
• 2+ years’ lead mechanic experience or management/supervisor experience.
• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs tractor-trailer bodies, systems, and components as well as other fleet vehicles and machines.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on power units, trailers, and piggyback lifts.
• Assembles and dissembles vehicle engines and cleans the fuel tanks.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on power units, trailers, and piggyback lifts to ensure effective performance.
• Maintains hubs and axles and adjusts or replaces them when required.
• Inspects, services, and replaces trailer parts, including tires.
• Checks and repairs the brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Tests all systems and equipment for performance issues.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Ensures that trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirements.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for vehicles and machines in Limble CMMS
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of all logistics fleet vehicles and machines.
• Repairs broken and out of service power units, trailers, and piggyback lifts quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with Logistics management and supervisors to schedule regular maintenance or repairs on fleet vehicles and machines, including power units, trailers, and piggyback lifts.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with Senior Safety Manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to logistics fleet vehicles and machinery, as necessary.
• Occasionally operates various mechanical equipment used in logistics and transportation, such as power units, trailers, piggyback lifts, diesel trucks, fleet vehicles, and equipment used to perform diagnostic-based maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
• Access to Employee Marketplace
• Employer-sponsored discounts
• Health and Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees