Lead Service Shop Mechanic Technician

DICKERSON TRANSPORTATION GROUP•Jackson, MS

10d•Remote

About The Position

Our Lead Service Shop Mechanic Technician is ultimately responsible for the preventative maintenance and regular repairs on equipment and/or trucks. We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, great benefits + company-paid medical insurance for eligible employees, and an opportunity to grow and develop with our company. At Dickerson Petroleum, Inc. we are a fast-growing, privately-owned company operating in Mississippi with a commitment to keep our customers and communities going. We do this by focusing on solutions, maintaining commitment to our people and customers, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services. Our customers refuel with us through a fresh cup of coffee, a hot meal, clean restrooms, and quality fuel. As a Lead Service Shop Mechanic Technician you play a crucial role in performing maintenance and repair on our trucks and trailers to ensure we remain the safest OTR fleet in the country. Safety, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical in these roles, so we make sure you’re well-equipped with the most up-to-date technology, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Competent welding ability including MIG, stick, and TIG.
3 years minimum of hands-on tractor-trailer repair required. This includes HVAC, after-treatment diagnostics, and heavy line repair.
Capable of using computer diagnostic software.
Basic tools are required.
Capable of using Microsoft Office.
Meets the requirements for vehicle inspections per the FMCSA.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Class A CDL with Tanker & Hazmat endorsements, or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25.
Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.16.
Ability to be on rotational on-call.
Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and hear.
Have the ability to climb steps and ladders
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally, pushing/pulling a maximum force of 75 pounds; Safe Lifting criteria, floor to knuckle 50 pounds, shoulder to overhead 30 pounds
Expose occasionally to fumes or airborne particles
Exposure to extreme cold or heat.
Able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Constant state of alertness and ability to perform in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of transport tanker repair, pumps, and their Scully systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs all tractor-trailer fleet equipment.
Ensures fleet equipment is compliant and repaired according to DOT regulations.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure safety and compliance.
Compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Performed additional duties as assigned.
Ability to work in a team-based environment;
Provide superior customer service to clients;
Ability to work with little or no supervision;
Make road calls when component failure is in a remote location;
Complete required paperwork to reflect hours, parts, and lube, which are utilized within each job function;
Perform diagnostic inspections on general truck-tractor systems utilizing both mechanical diagnostics and system software diagnostics;
Perform repairs to truck-tractor components;
Perform preventative maintenance inspection of truck-tractor components;
Assist in other areas as needed by the manager;
Maintain customer fleet and other equipment.
Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing semi-truck and trailer bodies, systems, and components.
Performing preventative maintenance measures on semi-trucks and trailers.
Assembling and dissembling vehicle components.
Maintaining hubs and axles and adjusting or replacing them when required.
Inspecting, servicing, and replacing trailer parts, including tires.
Checking and repairing the brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Testing all systems and equipment for performance issues.
Ensuring that trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirements.
Compiling inspection reports, documenting repairs, and reporting all findings to management.
Responding as soon as possible to client queries.
Ability to manage other technicians in the shop
Work with the Service Manager on maintenance and shop scheduling