Diesel Technician

Are You Looking to Improve your Technician Skills, with First Shift Hours, Alongside a Fantastic Team?! Then Apply to Join Our Team!

Position Type: Full-Time/First Shift/Monday-Friday

Position Description:

This full-time position offers steady hours throughout the week. This is an opportunity to work on premium vehicles to ensure safety while they are in motion. Duties include but are not limited to preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles including brakes, tires, oil changes, inspections, etc.; troubleshooting electronic components; performing diagnostic testing; and repairing the company fleet. This is an opportunity to keep our company vehicles transporting our customers safely!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintaining and repairing diesel, gas, and propane engines. This role requires hands-on experience with various mechanical components and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on diesel/gas and propane engines, including troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Conduct heavy lifting tasks as necessary to access and repair components.
• Work with Caterpillar engines and other diesel, gas and Propane engine brands to ensure optimal performance.
• Fabricate parts as needed to support repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect and repair shocks, struts, and suspension systems for safety and functionality.
• Diagnose electrical issues within the diesel engine systems and implement effective solutions.
• Align wheels and other components to manufacturer specifications for proper operation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all tools are accounted for.

Skills:

• Proficiency in using hand tools and diagnostic equipment specific to diesel mechanics.
• Strong understanding of tractor-trailer systems and their components.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of how to transmit electrical signals within diesel engine systems.
• Experience in suspending, aligning, and adjusting various mechanical parts for optimal performance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license for 3+ years with good record
• Three (3) years of Technician experience preferred
• ASE Certification Preferred
• Must own basic hand tools
• Technicians must successfully pass a company sponsored pre-employment drug test and background check.

Compensation and Benefit:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending & Dependent Care FSA
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Company-paid Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Program, with Complimentary Investment Advisor
• Direct Path Complimentary Advisor
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off, Based on Tenure
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Opportunity for Wage Increases Annually
• Opportunities for Growth
• Cross-Training
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

When you join GO Riteway Transportation Group, you become part of our family-owned company that has put people first for over 65 years, and has grown to become an industry leader in the transportation business. This growth is because of a commitment to our core values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

As a technician, you will ensure our core value of safety by performing preventative and diagnostic maintenance on our complete fleet of vehicles. Apply your technical skills at a top-rated, growing transportation company that offers continuous training and employee growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).