Employment: Fleet Mechanic

Join a team that will show you respect for your knowledge and believes in working as a team!

We are seeking an experienced Truck Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diesel engine repair and maintenance, experience with working with heavy-duty trucks and trailers and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

The Fleet Mechanic will perform repair work and maintenance for trucks and other diesel vehicles.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Adheres to all Barnwell House of Tires’ safety protocols and works in a safe manner;
• Receiving and carrying-out Repair Orders as dispatched.
• Performs thorough, accurate Diagnostic and Preventative Maintenance inspections.
• Following schedules completes all required PM maintenance operations including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
• Diesel experience required
• With direction from the Service manager, performs unscheduled maintenance as needed.
• Performs complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs and field tests. This requires interpreting and working from drawings, specifications and other technical materials.
• Must be able to utilize a ladder and other elevation equipment to access the roof of buses and elevated light fixtures for repairs and maintenance.
• Must operate CDL and Non-CDL vehicles (buses and vans) to perform road tests, as well as shuttle in an out of the garage for repairs and maintenance. This is a safety sensitive job and all duties are regulated by the DOT.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment (up to 100lbs) including brake drums, tires, ladders, tool chests, floor jacks, etc. when necessary.
• Must be able to operate bench grinder, torch, drill press, jack and jack stands, sawzall, oil pumps, power washer, parts cleaner and other hand tools required to perform work.
• Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all safety provisions associated with vehicle maintenance. Understands OSHA standards and provisions.
• Other duties as assigned as business needs required

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Understand and conform to procedures
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Calm, professional and well organized, able to work under pressure
• Proven team player
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Safety Management
• Proactive/self-starter
• Knowledge vehicle repairs/mechanical repairs
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals as well as work orders
• Use and operate a computer and multiple computer programs.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Training/Education:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Clean Driver’s License
• Inspector License a +
• ASE Certification a +
• MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS

Experience:

• 3+ years experience as a diagnostic fleet mechanic
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a benefits program that features:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefit program
• Retirement Plan with generous match
• And more!

The salary range for the position of Fleet Mechanic is $27-$45 per hour. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

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