Mechanic (Fleet/Transport)

J.J Taylor Distributing, Inc. - J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. - National Equipment Dealers, LLC•Tampa, FL

12d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic repairs and maintains delivery trucks, trailers, and other mechanical equipment, while keeping the garage clean and in working order. The role supports drivers with mechanical issues, performs road repairs when necessary, inspects fleet vehicles and equipment, conducts preventive maintenance, and maintains repair, inspection, mileage, inventory, and vehicle records. The Mechanic also maintains refrigeration units, forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment; coordinates outside repairs with approval from the Fleet Director; and may drive a tractor-trailer to other company facilities or assist the Warehouse Manager with facility maintenance. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a Saturday standby rotation. The pay range is $25 or more per hour, depending on experience. Work takes place in a warehouse environment, with exposure to varied temperatures, fumes and airborne particles, chemicals or other toxicants, dust, outdoor weather, moving machinery, and potentially loud noise and vibration.

Requirements

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to repair trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to identify and solve problems involving trucks and equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to complete requests on time.
Ability to provide courteous and timely service to customers.
Ability to listen actively to requests from others.
Ability to understand technical manuals and diagrams to support repairs.
Ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
Ability to move around tight, low areas while repairing trucks and equipment.
Ability to use hand and air tools, including wrenches, drills, and grinders.
Ability to occasionally move up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Five to six years of mechanical experience desired.
ASE certification desired.
Technical certifications in A/C and refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist drivers with minor mechanical problems when they leave the yard for deliveries.
Perform road calls and make repairs on the road when necessary.
Observe and listen to trucks and equipment to identify malfunctions and plan repairs.
Conduct weekly fleet checks, including checking mileage, fluid levels, belts, tires, leaks, and cab condition.
Drive repaired trucks or other vehicles to verify that they meet specifications.
Repair forklifts, floor sweepers, pallet jacks, chargers, batteries, and other mechanical equipment as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment, including checking oil, water, and transmission fluids each Monday.
Determine when repairs should be handled by an outside company, obtain Fleet Director approval, and schedule the work.
Inspect tires, conduct DOT inspections, assess vehicle appearance, and correct identified problems.
Keep current vehicle registrations and insurance cards in all vehicles.
Examine refrigeration units weekly and make necessary repairs to electrical and diesel operations.
Collect Vehicle Condition Reports, repair identified problems, and file paperwork according to the three-month retention policy.
Enter preventive maintenance and DOT inspection information into Tatum’s system and keep entries current.
Immediately report accidents and equipment damage to the Director of Fleet Operations.
Record vehicle mileage monthly and maintain accurate repair checklists and equipment files.
Keep the service truck stocked for road calls and maintain parts inventory and operable safety equipment in vehicles.
Keep the garage clean and in working order.
Assist the outside tire vendor with fleet inspections in the yard.
Perform regular maintenance on forklifts and pallet jacks.
Log maintenance and repairs in shop software and promptly process invoices.
Drive a tractor-trailer to other company facilities as needed.
Assist the Warehouse Manager with facility maintenance as needed.
Perform additional duties and special tasks assigned by the Director of Fleet Operations.