Fleet Mechanic I-Zanesville

Dollar General • Zanesville, OH

3d

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic I ensures that trucks, trailers, and yard tractors are in working order and comply with federal standards. The role maintains and repairs class 8 trucks, trailers, yard tractors, lift-gates, and other company-owned equipment to maximize safety and reliability. It also assists drivers with outstanding vehicle issues and supports a clean and safe work environment while following company policies and safety rules.

The mechanic diagnoses and repairs truck and trailer components, performs preventive maintenance and routine technical repairs, completes repair orders, and conducts DOT inspections for compliance. The position uses gauges, forklifts, a shunt truck, torches, grinders, and various hand and power tools.

Work may involve repairs in confined or close spaces and awkward positions, changing extreme heat and cold, long-distance walking, prolonged sitting or standing, repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling, and exposure to noise and heights.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions as needed.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills.
• Experience working with air brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prior welding and fabrication experience.
• Tire repair experience, including repair, mounting, and dismounting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair truck and trailer components, including doors, floors, side panels, electrical systems, and air brake systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tractor and trailer equipment, including routine technical repairs and completion of repair orders.
• Perform maintenance repairs on fleet vehicles and company-owned equipment, including tractors, trailers, and lift-gates, to maximize safety and reliability.
• Follow company policies and safety rules and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist drivers with outstanding vehicle issues.
• Maintain and repair class 8 trucks, trailers, and yard tractors.
• Safely operate gauges, forklifts, a shunt truck, torches, grinders, and various hand and power tools.
• Perform DOT inspections and ensure compliance.

What This Job Offers

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