Mechanic (Fleet/Transport) - M-F, 12pm-8:30pm

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

2d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Repairs and maintains delivery trucks, trailers, and other mechanical equipment. Maintains cleanliness of garage area.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of mechanical experience desired.
• ASE certification desired.
• Technical Certifications in the following: A/C and Refrigeration, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with small mechanical problems that may arise when leaving yard to make deliveries.
• Run road calls to complete repairs on the road, if necessary.
• Observes and listens to trucks and other equipment in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Conducts fleet check weekly on all fleet equipment including checking mileage, fluid levels, belts, tires, leaks, and cab inspection.
• Drives repaired trucks or other vehicles to verify conformance to specifications.
• Repairs forklifts, floor sweepers, pallet jacks, chargers and batteries, and other mechanical equipment as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM’s) on trucks and equipment by checking oil, water, and transmission fluids each Monday.
• Determines if repairs need to be performed by outside company, with approval from Fleet Director, and schedules repair work.
• Inspect tires, DOT inspections and general appearance of vehicles and correct any problems.
• Keeps current registrations and insurance cards in all vehicles.
• Examine refrigeration units on weekly basis and make any necessary repairs to electrical and diesel operation as needed.
• Collects Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR’s), repairs any problems identified, and files paperwork according to retention policy (three months).
• Enters PM’s and DOT inspection information into Tatum’s system, and ensures entries are kept current.
• Reports all accidents and equipment damages to Director of Fleet Operations immediately.
• Records mileage of vehicles on a monthly basis.
• Maintains checklist of all repairs made on each truck and keeps accurate equipment files.
• Keeps service truck stocked sufficiently to facilitate road calls.
• Maintains parts inventory and operable safety equipment in vehicles.
• Always keeps garage in clean working order.
• Assists outside tire vendor on yard fleet inspections.
• Performs regular maintenance on forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Logs maintenance and repairs in shop software.
• Promptly processes all invoices.
• Drives a tractor trailer to other company facilities, as needed.
• Assists Warehouse Manager with facility maintenance, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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