Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

At Ross Express, we take pride in being New England's premier less-than-truckload (LTL) provider. Our commitment to reliability and exceptional service sets us apart in the industry. Not only do we deliver the highest standard of service to our customers, but we also prioritize the personal growth and development of our staff.

Join our team and be part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. Together, we'll continue to redefine what it means to provide exceptional transportation services.

Position Summary:

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing fleet equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety. This role involves conducting failure analysis, performing preventive maintenance, and completing accurate documentation of repairs. The mechanic maintains a clean, compliant work environment, adheres to company policies, and communicates effectively with management regarding equipment needs and safety concerns.

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Essential Duties:

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs fleet equipment safely and correctly
• Conducts failure analysis, repairs, and rebuilds fleet equipment components correctly
• Informs management about housekeeping opportunities, harmful working conditions, and unsafe work practices, and suggests corrective actions
• Identifies and informs management of broken tools and missing supplies required for performing repairs on fleet equipment, and takes steps to solve issue if possible
• Correctly completes work orders and documents
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure safety and compliance
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects
• Analyze malfunctions and perform general overhaul, tune up or preventive maintenance of equipment
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment
• Plan work procedure using charges, technical manuals and experience
• Enter labor lines and parts into repair order computer system
• React to change productivity and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years' verifiable experience in tractor and trailer inspection and repair OR a technical school degree, or certification in Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer Maintenance with one verifiable experience
• A valid state-issued driver's license
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
• A CDL, ASE and State and/or Federal inspection certification is preferred but not required
• Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintain a variety of heavy trucks and semi-trailers and other mechanical equipment is required
• Basic hand tools are required
• Must have working knowledge of the operating principles of diesel engines and repair of heavy trucks
• Ability to maintain detailed time and parts used on work orders
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate to both internal and external customers
• Computer skills needed for diagnostics

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Subject to both internal and external environmental conditions
• Subject to: standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching

Benefits:

• Health / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching
• Yearly Safety Bonus
• Christmas Bonus
• Thanksgiving Turkey