Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Job Summary
Mechanics are responsible for providing quality, timely, and cost-effective repair and general maintenance for fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, forklifts, convertor dollies, and other equipment that requires preventable maintenance, general repairs, modification and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on Company fleet equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or other failures to tractors, trailers, forklifts or other equipment.
• Use of forklift, dolly, man-lift, vehicle hoist, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and other shop equipment.
• Properly complete work orders and related documentation within the Company's maintenance tracking software.
• Communicate effectively with both drivers and Managers to gather information needed to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Tests equipment after repairs are completed to ensure they're functioning as expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: per_hour, General Benefits:
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Requirements
Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems on tractors, trailers, forklifts, converter dollies, and other equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze failures to mechanical components and parts.

Physical Requirements
This position requires but is not limited to the following physical requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying tools, parts, and equipment up to 200 pounds.
• Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in compact spaces.
• Adequate vision and hearing to communicate, detect equipment defects and follow Safety signals.

Working Environment
This position operates in various environments, including indoor dock/shop, enclosed vehicles, and outdoor areas. Work may occur in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, low-light conditions, in and around moving equipment or other personnel engaged in freight handling and maintenance operations.
Operating Schedule

• Days: Monday through Sunday (varies by business needs)Shifts: Graveyard (subject to change)

Category: DHE Terminal Staff