Diesel Mechanic

Proficient Auto Logistics Job Post

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with over 1200 trucks, 55 terminal locations and 800 employees, a majority of whom are drivers. We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).

What We Offer:

Up to $2 more per hour if possesses a valid Class A License. Exceptional benefit and PTO package.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance measures on trucks and trailers.
• Assembling & dissembling vehicle engines and cleaning fuel tanks.
• Maintaining hubs and axles, adjusting or replacing as required.
• Ability to identify and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintains brake, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Repairs and replaces vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions.
• Compiling inspection reports, documenting repairs, reports findings to management.
• Works with a sense of urgency and accuracy to keep fleet operational and safe at all times.
• Test drives fleet to gauge performance.
• Supports with parts inventory, cleanliness and safety of the shop environment.
• Ensures tools, parts, and other equipment are in safe and operational condition.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards.

Experience, Education, Requirements:

• ASE Diesel Certification helpful (not required). PA State Inspection License is a plus.
• Associates degree in heavy truck technology helpful (not required).
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a tractor/trailer mechanic required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; Class A License is a major plus.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of vehicle systems, hydraulics, air brakes, & electrical systems.
• Manual dexterity, experience with hand tools.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, with long periods of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting.
• Ability to work safely, with excellent attention to detail.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Proficient Auto Logistics