Mechanic I

Highway Transport•Chattanooga, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanic I performs preventative maintenance and general repairs on tractors and trailers to meet company and DOT standards. The role prioritizes quality, safety, and equipment utilization, and serves as a diagnostic and service resource for drivers and carrier clients, communicating effectively about repairs. The mechanic also supports inventory control, maintains accurate documentation, and helps keep the fleet available and in top condition. The position is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a Monday–Friday shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20.00–$30.00. Highway Transport is a family-owned tanker trucking company established in 1948, with a family-oriented culture that values employee contributions and career ambitions.

Requirements

Possess the necessary personal tooling for assigned duties, including sockets and wrenches up to 1.25 inches, air tools up to 1/2-inch drive, a volt meter or test light, and an acceptable tool chest.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic troubleshooting and repair skills, such as electrical, suspension, and tank repairs for trailer mechanics, or HVAC for tractor mechanics.
Ability to work any schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to use personal and laptop computers.
Ability to communicate sufficiently with teammates and leadership, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Effective time-management skills.
Maintain a sense of urgency and consistently demonstrate safe operating procedures.
Professional and courteous interpersonal skills.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and/or pull more than 50 pounds and occasionally lift, push, and/or pull more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience moving trailers in and out of a shop.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on tractors and trailers in compliance with company and DOT standards.
Assist other technicians with tractor and trailer repairs.
Conduct DOT and brake inspections and perform brake and air-system service and repairs.
Perform entry-level diagnostics and repairs on assigned equipment systems, such as suspension, drivetrain, HVAC, electrical systems, damage, and valves.
Learn troubleshooting procedures and failure analysis for equipment components.
Lift and install heavy commercial motor vehicle components, such as starters, clutches, and brake drums, depending on equipment assignment.
Accurately charge parts and labor to the appropriate repair order.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards.
Perform welding and light fabrication.
Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration before deeming it roadworthy.
Follow safe work practices established by the company and local authorities.
Support inventory control and provide accurate documentation.
Use personal tools to complete maintenance and repairs not supplied by the company.
Perform other duties as assigned.