Truck Mechanic

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible!

$28 to $42 an Hour - Depending on Experience.

Join Our Team - Find Your Future!

Position Summary:

Dead River Company is looking for a truck mechanic with several years' experience, or a combination of experience and training. As a mechanic with Dead River Company, you will conduct preventative maintenance, repair company vehicles and other equipment, and keep the fleet in a high state of operational readiness.

Essential Functions:

• Review daily truck reports and immediately repair any safety issues
• Perform lubrication, fluid check, and oil changes in accordance with company preventive maintenance schedules and vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
• Conduct routine repairs on all vehicle systems and components including changing and rotating tires, brake repair, spring replacement, and troubleshooting and repair of a variety of truck systems maintenance issues.
• Perform all necessary vehicle inspections including state and federal D.O.T.
• Maintain and repair fuel pumping equipment, piping, ticket registers, and emergency shut-off systems.
• Maintain maintenance records on all vehicles and equipment
• Track all parts used and report inventory needs to supervisor.
• Schedule outside repairs with appropriate vendors.
• Keep garage and maintenance areas neat and organized.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance - Premiums as low as $6.41 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees' children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
• Paid Training at our very own Dead River Institute
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Some vocational or technical training relating to automotive mechanics is desirable.

Experience:

This position requires several years' experience or a combination of experience and training to include a thorough knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, air and hydraulic brake systems, vehicle wiring, suspension and other items and systems related to vehicles.

Certification and Testing:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License with hazardous materials, air brake, and tank endorsements
• CETP training and certification
• Brake adjusting license
• Mechanics must be able to pass a D.O.T physical
• VK Inspections Certificate
• State vehicle inspection license
• Certification to reseal meters and register

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