Sr Mechanic, Fleet

Pilot Company•Paramount, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to perform mechanical fleet maintenance services for company trucks and trailers from a physical shop location or designated mobile unit. This role involves completing preventive and routine maintenance services, preparing trucks for inspection, obtaining parts, responding to maintenance service calls, examining vehicles to determine service needs, documenting work performed, and maintaining service trucks. The mechanic will also perform various maintenance tasks including tire services, oil changes, gear box changes, cooling system services, emergency road service, wheel end work, HVAC diagnosis, belt and hose replacement, electrical system diagnosis, drive train repairs, exhaust repairs, suspension work, PTO driven hydraulic pump systems, and diagnostic software use for engine, ABS, and drivetrain components. Repairs or tasks related to earned Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) certification are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 1 Year Experience
Basic Microsoft Office skills required
Knowledge of truck components and truck preventative maintenance

Nice To Haves

intermediate Microsoft Office skills preferred
Knowledge of using RO electronic recordkeeping system to clock in and out on repairs preferred

Responsibilities

Complete preventive and routine maintenance services on company trucks and trailers according to manufacturer guidelines and DOT regulations, under the supervision and direction of the management and administrative staff.
Prepare trucks for inspection following company guidelines.
Obtain parts from vendors for maintenance repair jobs as needed.
Respond to maintenance service call requests, whether onsite or offsite, to diagnose and repair cause of vehicle malfunction.
Examine vehicle to determine the type of service needed, relay information to Service Writer for creation/update of repair order (RO).
Document work performed in electronic recordkeeping system; include any additional services needed but not performed during service visit.
Maintain service truck to include cleaning, organizing side boxes, stocking truck, and performing minor service repairs; ensure the security of assets and inventory for the location and service vehicle.
Replace tires and respond to roadside calls regarding tire repair as needed following all safety practices and procedures.
Clean shop areas and maintain organized and safe work spaces.
Perform preventive maintenance, tire services, and other maintenance tasks such as: Oil change and preventive maintenance services on petroleum cargo tank heavy duty trucks and trailers, and auxiliary power units (APU), Gear box changes, Cooling system drain/flush and service, 24-hour emergency road service, Wheel end work of brakes, bearings, races, wheel seal, hubcaps, s-cam bushings, slack adjusters, etc., Removal and installation of new, used and retread tires, Heavy duty HVAC diagnosis, part replacement, and evacuation and recharge of system, Belt and hose replacement, Electrical system diagnosis including performing minor wiring repairs, incandescent or LED light repairs, removing and replacing starter, battery, and alternator, Drive train repairs including drive line, u-joint, carrier bearing, clutch, transmission, and differential installations, Exhaust repairs including mufflers, flex pipe, u-clamps and exhaust clamps, Suspension work including shocks, springs, shackles, bushings and air bags, Diagnose and repair of power take off (PTO) driven hydraulic pump systems, Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform repair using diagnostic software and other tools available to include but not limited to engine, anti-lock braking, overfill prevention, after-treatment and drivetrain components, Repairs or tasks related to earned Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) certification.