Automotive Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Position Details

Are you an automotive mechanic looking for a new challenge and career growth? Consider joining our team as a heavy duty and commercial truck mechanic! Our Truck Mechanics are primarily responsible for inspection, diagnosis and repair heavy-duty vehicle suspension, brakes, and steering systems. Additional responsibilities may include DOT inspections, alignments, and preventive maintenance (oil and filter change). The typical types of vehicles are Class 3-8 trucks (semi’s, fire trucks, dump trucks, box trucks, etc), buses, recreational vehicles, trailers, and pick-up trucks. Safe working conditions, no nights or weekends, competitive hourly pay plus incentives (no flat-rate pay), drug-free workplace, benefits, and training.

Positions available for A, B, C, and Apprentice level. Pay based on experience and qualifications.

About Us

Truck Service, Inc provides medium and heavy-duty vehicle repair, service, and parts for all makes and models with multiple locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Florida. We pride ourselves in customer service and being experts especially in heavy-duty suspension, brakes, and steering systems. Our customers include owner-operators, fleets, refuse, schools, construction, emergency services, government agencies, and more with vehicles such as Class 3-8 trucks (semi’s, fire trucks, dump trucks, box trucks, refuse trucks, etc), buses, recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers, and pick-up trucks.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT, Always perform work with safety as the #1 priority
• Be an integral part of our team and family environment
• Complete vehicle intake inspection including test drive
• Suspension system troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair, especially commercial leaf spring and air suspensions including Mack camelback, Hendrickson walking beam
• Brake system troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair, especially commercial air drum and air disk
• Steering system troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair, especially kingpins, spindles, tie rod ends, etc
• Alignment of heavy duty commercial vehicles utilizing computerized alignment systems
• Perform commercial vehicle DOT inspections
• Perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, filter replacement, chassis lubrication
• Test drive and quality control inspection after completion of repairs
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automotive or truck mechanic or other related fields
• Toolbox, hand tools, and air tools
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Valid CDL (Commercial Drivers License) or willing and able to obtain (Paid for by us!)
• ASE certifications or willing to obtain (bonus for each obtained)
• Knowledge of diagnostic and repair equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)
• United States work authorization (Required)
• GED, High School Degree, or College Degree (NOT REQUIRED)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Health and Well-Being)
• Retirement Plan (401k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Uniforms
• Safety Toe Boot Reimbursement, Other PPE Provided by Us
• Employee Discounts

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
40 hours