Lead Tractor Trailer Maintenance Tech

GRAMMER LOGISTICS INC • Mobile, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Grammer Logistics is seeking a Lead Tractor Trailer Maintenance Technician for their Theodore, AL location. This role involves performing routine maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair on company and owner/operator tractors and trailers, as well as other equipment. A primary focus is ensuring driver and vehicle safety and compliance with all DOT standards. The position also includes welding for repairs and upkeep, and directing the day-to-day activities of other Maintenance Technicians, establishing work priorities as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, kneel, squat, grip and climb consistently.
• Ability to remain reclined on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. at a time on a regular basis.
• Ability to grip and torque variety of tools on a regular basis.
• Ability to maintain extended visual attention, including depth perception.
• Confined space entry into portal of up to 18” required for tank inspection and repair.
• Ability to tolerate strong chemical smells, such as ammonia, nitric acid, and others.
• Consistent visual focus on components of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation/function, maintenance, and repair of Cummins engines, Eaton Auto transmissions, ABS and roll stability systems, Peterbilt equipment, drum and disc brakes, wheel ends, hubs, bearings, and wheel seals, tire, wheel, and alignment, emergency shut offs/passive shutdowns, pumps and compressors, internal valves, global valves, relief valves and plumbing, and QUALCOMM suspensions.

Nice To Haves

• CDL, with hazmat endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) services, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair on Cummins engines with Cummins Insight and Cummins Quickserve, Eaton Auto transmissions with Service Ranger 4, ABS and roll stability with various vendor diagnostic programs, as well as Lite Check Inspector 920 Peterbilt equipment with ESA program, drum and disc brakes, wheel ends, hubs, bearings, and wheel seals, tire, wheel, and alignment, emergency shut offs/passive shutdowns with Base System and Smart Hose, pumps and compressors with Blackmere Systems, Banjo, and IR, internal valves, global valves, relief valves and plumbing, and QUALCOMM suspensions for air ride and spring ride.
• Direct day to day activities of terminal Maintenance Technicians and determine work priorities, when appropriate.
• Build hoses under the supervision of a Registered Inspector.
• Utilize maintenance and inventory software to create purchase orders, track time on work performed, obtain instructions on work to be performed, parts used, and meter entered, as well as complete work pending.
• Maintain records in maintenance and inventory software of repair and maintenance of equipment, machinery, facilities, and vehicles to meet OSHA and DOT standards and guidelines.
• Prepare hazardous material tanks for a change in product in compliance with hazardous materials guidelines.
• Using welding equipment, modify parts as necessary to repair vehicles, tanks and other equipment while maintaining OSHA mandated safety requirements.
• Attend Company and industry-related meetings, as required.
• Establish individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Employee Rewards, Recognition and Performance Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Immediately Paid Floating Holidays
• 401k with Match
• 3 Medical Plans to Choose From
• HSA option with Company Contribution
• Up to $2,000 Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance – One Times Annual Salary Company Paid (With Additional Coverage Available)
• Short Term Disability Insurance – Company Paid (With an Added Buy Up Option)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Uniforms
• Tool Reimbursement
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED