Diesel Mechanic

Technician – 2nd Shift (1pm – 9pm, Mon‑Fri) Full‑time position. Starting Pay Range: $22 to $35 per hour (based on experience). Quarterly Performance Bonus. Certification increases are not included. Position Summary Maintains and repairs all company‑owned vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, electric, and propane‑powered. Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions and repairs them efficiently. Job Duties and Responsibilities Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical malfunctions Diagnoses mechanical malfunctions, determines parts needed, and orders through the parts room Repairs engines, drivetrains, front and rear ends, all air, electrical, and hydraulic systems on company equipment Repairs parts of bodies (e.g., doors, landing gear) on a minor or emergency basis Repairs all company forklift vehicles Makes road calls on disabled company vehicles and performs minor repairs on the road Performs preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis as determined by Fleet Supervisor Inspects vehicles (during PM inspection) to ensure all D.O.T. requirements are met Repairs all items not meeting D.O.T. requirements; informs supervisor if not immediately repairable Performs other tasks/projects as instructed by Fleet Supervisor, including delivering trucks to and from other branch locations and picking up parts Adheres to strict safe working practices, company policies, rules, and regulations; corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports to supervisor Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent Automotive/Mechanical trade or vocational certification preferred 2+ years of diesel/automotive technician experience Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements In‑person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude Must supply automotive hand tools (excluding heavy‑duty or diagnostic tools) 3+ ASE certifications Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack; electric forklift/pallet‑jack repair experience preferred Able to obtain and maintain Class C or A‑CDL and a medical card Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and a driving record within MVR policy guidelines Must have the ability to operate both manual and standard transmissions Physical Requirements Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) Frequent climbing, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, bay roll‑up doors, straps, curb ramps, truck doors, boxes, cases, kegs, and truck gear shift Ability to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of the truck or behind the cab using normal footholds and handholds Must regularly lift and move up to 100 lbs Pushing/pulling: up to 100 lbs force for turning wrenches and pulling out parts Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl to inspect and/or wash vehicles Ability to communicate verbally and in writing Ability to hear voice commands in areas with high background noise Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areas The Perks Competitive compensation with access to on‑demand pay Full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave Annual tool reimbursement program Tuition reimbursement program Career development training On‑site gym facilities Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year Pre‑Employment Screening Drug test and background screen required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC