Lead Fabricator- Tech B

Virginia Transportation Corp • Lincoln, AL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Fleet Direct Truck and Trailer Sales is seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to drive your career forward in the trucks and trailers industry. The company provides competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and a roadmap for growth. The Lead Fabricator will support the team during the second shift by maintaining diesel equipment operations, completing inspections and preventive maintenance, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in class 8 tractor truck maintenance and/or equivalent schooling, background of hydraulics a plus.
• Experience with electronic diagnostics.
• Computer literate. Microsoft, Outlook and Excel a plus.
• Attention to detail and possess a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with dispatch team and auto haulers.
• Excellent communication skills both internally and with customers.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL license is preferred but not required.
• Certified welder is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Peterbilt chassis a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations and safety is helpful.
• Knowledge of transportation management system, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment to include structural components and non-structural components of head rack and trailer assemblies.
• Fabricate and welding of head rack and trailers to make repairs from normal wear and tear, accident repairs, driver damage and structural integrity from rust or other outside factors.
• Inspect the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds.
• Assess structural damage and assign needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
• Conduct safety checks on trucks.
• Perform maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clear line of communication to the Lead Mechanic/Foreman and other staff in the maintenance department.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Occasionally may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

• Excellent Insurance Coverage: Health, dental and vision plans available.
• Disability Insurance: Company-paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off: Sick, personal, vacation and holidays.
• 401k: Retirement savings with company match.
• Life Insurance: $150,00.00 company-paid life insurance.
• Uniform Allowance: Spend less out of pocket.
• Employee Discounts: Receive discounts on goods and services from our partners.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, hospital indemnity, & critical illness.

What This Job Offers

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