Truck Mechanic

Description

$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

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• DL Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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