Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician

Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician

Theodore AL - Terminal & Shop - Theodore, AL 36582

Benefits and Responsibilities

Grammer Logistics is a trusted team of specialized bulk tank transportation experts with over 50 years of experience. We prioritize safety, dependability, and customer service above all else. At Grammer, we're proud to be the nation's go-to force for specialized bulk tank transport.

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Employee Rewards, Recognition and Performance Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Immediately
• Paid Floating Holidays Immediately
• 401k with Match
• 3 Medical Plans to Choose From
• HSA option with Company Contribution Up to $2,000
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance – One Times Annual Salary Company Paid (With Additional Coverage Available)
• Short Term Disability Insurance – Company Paid (With an Added Buy Up Option)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Uniforms
• Tool Reimbursement
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus

BASIC FUNCTION

The Terminal Lead Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance, diagnostics/troubleshooting, and repair on vehicles for which a maintenance request has been received, including Company and owner/operator tractors and trailers, as well as equipment purchased from the Company. All maintenance and repairs on equipment are performed with driver and vehicle safety as the primary focus, including compliance with all DOT standards. This position also completes any welding necessary for repairs and upkeep of equipment. The Terminal Lead Maintenance Technician also directs the day-to-day activities of Terminal Maintenance Technicians and establishes work priorities, when appropriate.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

"*" denotes an essential function of the job

• *Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) services, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair on the following:
• Cummins engines with Cummins Insight and Cummins Quickserve
• Eaton Auto transmissions with Service Ranger 4
• ABS and roll stability with various vendor diagnostic programs, as well as Lite Check Inspector 920
• Peterbilt equipment with ESA program
• Drum and disc brakes
• Wheel ends, hubs, bearings, and wheel seals
• Tire, wheel, and alignment
• Emergency shut offs/passive shutdowns with Base System and Smart Hose
• Pumps and compressors with Blackmere Systems, Banjo, and IR
• Internal valves, global valves, relief valves and plumbing
• QUALCOMM
• Suspensions for air ride and spring ride
• Must have knowledge of the operation/function, maintenance, and repair of all of the above.
• *Direct day to day activities of terminal Maintenance Technicians and determine work priorities, when appropriate.
• *Build hoses under the supervision of a Registered Inspector.
• *Utilize maintenance and inventory software to create purchase orders, track time on work performed, obtain instructions on work to be performed, parts used, and meter entered, as well as complete work pending.
• *Maintain records in maintenance and inventory software of repair and maintenance of equipment, machinery, facilities, and vehicles to meet OSHA and DOT standards and guidelines.
• *Prepare hazardous material tanks for a change in product in compliance with hazardous materials guidelines.
• *Using welding equipment, modify parts as necessary to repair vehicles, tanks and other equipment while maintaining OSHA mandated safety requirements.
• Attend Company and industry-related meetings, as required.
• Establish individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Timely completion of specified maintenance on vehicles and tanks.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Continual awareness and concern for vehicle and driver safety.
• Productive terminal Maintenance Technicians, with high degree of job satisfaction.
• Accurate, complete, and timely entry of data in maintenance and inventory software.
• Adherence to OSHA and DOT standards for vehicle maintenance and handling of hazardous materials, including compliant documentation and records.
• Acceptable or above inspection results for vehicles on which maintenance has been performed.
• Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.

Requirements and Environment

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, kneel, squat, grip and climb consistently.
• Ability to remain reclined on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. at a time on a regular basis.
• Ability to grip and torque variety of tools on a regular basis.
• Ability to maintain extended visual attention, including depth perception.
• Confined space entry into portal of up to 18" required for tank inspection and repair.
• Ability to tolerate strong chemical smells, such as ammonia, nitric acid, and others.
• Consistent visual focus on components of vehicles and equipment.

working environment and conditions

• The working environment is primarily in a vehicle maintenance shop and surrounding area where vehicles are parked.
• Exposure to various chemicals, hazardous materials, and associated fumes.
• Considerable amount of dust, dirt, grease and other by products of vehicle maintenance.
• Caution necessary when using wide variety of tools, including but not limited to welding and torching equipment.
• Occasional travel required to pick up or deliver equipment, as well as safety meetings and other events.

EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL, with hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Mechanical experience required

equipment and Tools

• Computer and peripherals.
• Small hand tools, including but not limited to driver impacts, band saw, welders, torches, and socket.