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Loomis•Atlanta, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Diesel Mechanic, you work with your team to maintain service and repairs of all fleet vehicles. You MUST be motivated, able to work independently, and excellent decision-making skills, with minimal direction needed. This position is responsible for the Fleet Operations and Maintenance and reports to the Branch Manager.

Requirements

3+ (Preferably 5+) years of experience. (Preferably Dealership. Foreign/Domestic vehicle experience a plus)
Possession of valid driver’s license (C or better) and ability to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. in size.
Must meet qualifications as outlined in section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
Must meet DOT standards to achieve brake and annual inspection certifications.
A minimum of 1 year experience or a certificate from an approved training program.
Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English).
Ability to write work orders, purchase orders.
Ability to communicate verbally (in English) using telephone for ordering parts and supplies.
Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 50 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in horizontal position for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to hoist any size vehicle with lift device (vehicle jack) using foot and arm pumping motion.
Ability to lift and hold parts (weighing up to 60 lbs.) in position while lying on back in horizontal position on concrete floor.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 5+ years of experience.
Preferably Dealership experience.
Foreign/Domestic vehicle experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Service and repair of all fleet vehicles.
Perform preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires, on all size vehicles.
Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles.
Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts.
Perform inventory and order parts, supplies, as needed.