Fleet Mechanic

New Castle•New Castle, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bentley Truck Services, Inc. has been a family-owned and operated company since 1991, growing from a small 2-bay shop to 10 state-of-the-art locations across the eastern seaboard. The company offers commercial truck sales, commercial truck rentals, full-service leasing, contract maintenance, parts, and service, employing over 200 people. They strive to create an uplifting and welcoming environment for their employees and customers, operating with a philosophy of 'Committed to Excellence'. The company offers in-house training programs to boost technicians' skills, excellent potential for growth, and flexible work hours. The Fleet Mechanic role involves performing diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures, determining a course of action for damaged parts and systems, repairing malfunctioning components, retrofitting engines, changing brakes, adjusting steering systems, replacing worn-out parts, and changing hydraulic fluids. Bentley Truck Services is seeking candidates with fleet or dealership experience.

Requirements

Experience performing PM related services
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screening required by DOT

Nice To Haves

CDL Preferred (Will Train)
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Experience in diagnosing and repairing light, medium and heavy-duty trucks (A Plus)
Fleet or dealership experience

Responsibilities

Input daily repair reports into software-based tracking program
Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment
Diagnose, service and repair various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and manual transmissions, and pneumatic systems
Participate in the review of some operational and mechanical safety related issues associated with the fleet
Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis
Perform routine brake inspections/ adjustments on commercial vehicles following Federal DOT requirements
Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed
Communicate with drivers and managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices
Order parts from approved vendors and drive Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts when needed