Limited Term Automotive Equipment Technician

AT&T

Grand Rapids, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ASE, Analysis Skills, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Cost Estimates, Disciplinary Action, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hospital, Hydraulic Engineering, Insurance, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Legal, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Reimbursement, Safety Equipment, Safety Process, State Laws and Regulations, Vehicle Driving, Vehicle Fleets, Welding
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
POSTED
29 days ago

*** $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus ***  (Not applicable to internal employees)

Our Automotive Equipment Technicians start off earning between $29 to $43 per hour. With our amazing opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $74,880 per year.  Individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
  • Sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

An Automotive Equipment Technician performs diagnosis, maintenance and repair of a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized/non-motorized equipment. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
1) Operates and maintains all motor vehicles and motor-driven tools.
2) Disburses gasoline; cleans, lubricates and paints motor vehicles.
3) Performs preventative maintenance including: inspections, adjustments, repairs and overhauls on all motor vehicle associated equipment (such as
brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission) and construction trailers.
4) Maintains on-going working knowledge of new technology and service procedures as they relate to automobiles and heavy equipment.
5) Repairs, services and tests electrical and hydraulic powered equipment such as: aerial lift, generator, pumps, winches and specialized underground
equipment and compressors.
6) Receives, records and analyzes reports of trouble on individual company motor vehicles and tools.
7) Categorizes repair requests by priority and prepares and distributes recommended workloads.
8) Orders or assists in ordering vehicles and/or specialized equipment parts. Maintains inventory and stock level in Motor Vehicle parts room.
9) Estimates repair costs. Negotiates and contracts service repairs to outside agencies/vendors and evaluates their performance. Analyzes and classifies
bills. May be required to repair minor body damage.
10) Uses standard and major automotive tools, power tools and welding equipment and associated written materials to accomplish this job.
11) Positions AT&T as the premier provider of choice.
12) Performs all other duties comparable to the above as assigned.
13) Uses and/or wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.

Our Automotive Equipment Technicians must have the following:

  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) strongly preferred
  • Non-negligent driving record
  • Meet 300 lbs. weight limit due to safety restrictions
  • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation Physical
  • Ability to lift and move up to 100lbs

Additional Requirements

Assignments which include driving vehicles that exceed weight restrictions established by state regulations will require all new hire candidates to meet mandated standards on the Department of Transportation (DOT) exams. These exams include a medical history, complete physical,

PREREQUISITIES
1) Certification in 5 categories of Mechanics Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) in Medium Heavy Trucks
or equivalent certification from an automobile/medium truck manufacturer (e.g., Ford, GM, Mack, Kenworth, International Daimler Chrysler), trade
school, or equivalent state license/certification.
2) These assignments require a minimum age of 18, an acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license.
3) Depending on assignment, may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License if driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs. after proper training and
qualification on state and company driving tests.
4) May require the ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, depending on assignment.
5) Satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in present job.
6) Satisfactory results from a security investigation, unless previously required.
7) Other factors which may vary based on work group requirements

*SIGN-ON BONUS SCHEDULE:

$1,000 after 60 days of service - Employee must have no COBC violations and no written disciplinary actions

$1,500 after completion of 6 months of service - Employee must have no COBC violations and no written disciplinary actions

$2,500 after completion of 1 year of service - Employee must have no COBC violations and no written disciplinary actions

Ready to take your career on the road to success? Apply today! 

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

About the Company

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AT&T

AT&T is bringing it all together - helping people mobilize their worlds - with advanced mobile services, next-generation TV and high-speed Internet services, and smart solutions for businesses.

For more than a century, we have consistently provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services. Our mission is to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. We're creating new solutions for consumers and businesses to help them mobilize their communications and entertainment.

AT&T has more than 120 million wireless customers who have the nation's strongest LTE signal* and the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network** at their fingertips. Our voice and data network covers more than 99 percent of all Americans, so our customers can stay connected from virtually anywhere - whether they're driving home from work, or driving across the country.

Even if our customers decide to travel abroad, we have them covered. AT&T has the best worldwide coverage of any U.S. carrier, with voice services in more than 225 countries and territories, data roaming in more than 210 countries and territories, and 3G in more than 170 countries and territories. We also plan to expand into Latin America with our acquisition of Iusacell - Mexico's leading wireless company.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1876
WEBSITE
http://www.att.com/