Truck Mechanic

Dead River Company•Winslow, ME

7d•$28 - $42

About The Position

The Truck Mechanic maintains company vehicles and other equipment in safe mechanical condition and keeps the fleet operationally ready. The role includes preventive maintenance, inspections, routine repairs, fuel-system equipment maintenance, and accurate vehicle and parts records. The mechanic makes decisions about routine maintenance and parts replacement; major repairs and related parts expenditures require approval from the Operations Manager. Most work takes place inside a repair garage, with periodic road-service calls in all types of weather. The work involves frequent contact with petroleum products, fumes, and cleaning solvents; noise is generally moderate but can occasionally be very loud. Tasks may take place under, inside, or on top of vehicles and may involve vibration, electrical-shock risk, and proximity to moving mechanical parts. Physical activity includes frequent standing and use of the hands and arms, occasional walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 25 to 100 pounds or more occasionally. The position requires prioritizing workloads, distinguishing among minor, major, and safety-related repairs, and working well with others. The mechanic has frequent contact with the Operations Manager or location manager, drivers, vendors, and office staff.

Requirements

Several years of experience, or a combination of experience and training, with thorough knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, air and hydraulic brake systems, vehicle wiring, suspension, and other vehicle systems.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with hazardous materials, air brake, and tank endorsements.
CETP training and certification.
Brake adjusting license.
Ability to pass a D.O.T. physical.
State vehicle inspection license.
Ability to prioritize workloads and distinguish between minor, major, and safety-related repairs.
Ability to work well with others as a team player.
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and petroleum products and hazardous materials training.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent standing and hand/arm use, occasional climbing and crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 25 to 100 pounds or more occasionally.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Vocational or technical training related to automotive mechanics is desirable.

Responsibilities

Review daily truck reports and immediately repair safety issues.
Perform lubrication, fluid checks, and oil changes according to preventive maintenance schedules and vehicle manufacturers’ recommendations.
Perform routine repairs on vehicle systems and components, including tire changes and rotations, brake repairs, spring replacement, and troubleshooting and repair of truck-system maintenance issues.
Perform required vehicle inspections, including state and federal D.O.T. inspections.
Maintain and repair fuel pumping equipment, piping, ticket registers, and emergency shut-off systems.
Maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance records.
Track parts used and report inventory needs to a supervisor.
Schedule outside repairs with appropriate vendors.
Keep garage and maintenance areas neat and organized.
Participate in special projects as necessary.
Prioritize workloads and distinguish between minor, major, and safety-related repairs.
Make routine maintenance and parts-replacement decisions, and obtain the Operations Manager’s approval for major repairs and associated parts expenditures.
Make vehicle safety a top priority and follow safety practices related to tools, chemicals, petroleum products, and hazardous materials.