Sr Mechanic, Fleet

Pilot Company•Paramount, CA

10d•$30 - $50

About The Position

Complete preventive and routine maintenance services on company trucks and trailers according to manufacturer guidelines and DOT regulations, under the supervision and direction of management and administrative staff. Prepare trucks for inspection following company guidelines. Obtain parts from vendors as needed, respond to onsite or offsite maintenance service calls, and diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions. Examine vehicles to determine needed service and relay details to the Service Writer for creation or updating of repair orders. Document work in the electronic recordkeeping system, including additional services needed but not completed during the visit. Maintain the service truck by cleaning and organizing side boxes, stocking supplies, and performing minor repairs, while ensuring the security of location and vehicle assets and inventory. Replace tires and respond to roadside tire-repair calls using required safety practices. Clean shop areas and maintain organized, safe workspaces. Duties include oil changes and preventive maintenance on petroleum cargo-tank heavy-duty trucks and trailers and auxiliary power units; gearbox changes; cooling-system service; emergency road service; wheel-end work; tire removal and installation; heavy-duty HVAC diagnosis and repair; belt and hose replacement; electrical diagnosis and minor wiring repairs; drivetrain repairs; exhaust repairs; suspension work; and diagnosis and repair of PTO-driven hydraulic pump systems. Use diagnostic software and other available tools to troubleshoot and repair engine, anti-lock braking, overfill prevention, after-treatment, and drivetrain components. Perform repairs or tasks related to earned ASE certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of truck components and truck preventive maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of using an electronic repair-order recordkeeping system to clock in and out on repairs.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and routine maintenance on company trucks, trailers, and auxiliary power units according to manufacturer guidelines and DOT regulations.
Prepare trucks for inspection according to company guidelines.
Obtain parts from vendors for maintenance and repair jobs.
Respond to onsite and offsite maintenance service calls to diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.
Inspect vehicles to determine service needs and communicate findings to the Service Writer for repair-order creation or updates.
Document work performed and any additional services needed in the electronic recordkeeping system.
Maintain the service truck, including cleaning, organizing, stocking, and performing minor repairs.
Protect assets and inventory at the location and in the service vehicle.
Replace tires and respond to roadside tire-repair calls while following safety practices and procedures.
Clean shop areas and maintain organized, safe workspaces.
Perform oil changes, preventive maintenance, gearbox changes, and cooling-system service.
Provide 24-hour emergency road service.
Perform wheel-end work, including brakes, bearings, races, wheel seals, hubcaps, S-cam bushings, and slack adjusters.
Remove and install new, used, and retread tires.
Diagnose and repair heavy-duty HVAC systems, including part replacement and system evacuation and recharge.
Replace belts and hoses; diagnose electrical systems and perform minor wiring and lighting repairs; remove and replace starters, batteries, and alternators.
Repair drivetrain components, including drivelines, U-joints, carrier bearings, clutches, transmissions, and differentials.
Repair exhaust components, including mufflers, flex pipe, U-clamps, and exhaust clamps.
Perform suspension work, including shocks, springs, shackles, bushings, and air bags.
Diagnose and repair PTO-driven hydraulic pump systems.
Use diagnostic software and other tools to troubleshoot and repair engine, anti-lock braking, overfill prevention, after-treatment, and drivetrain components.
Perform repairs or tasks related to earned ASE certification.