$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible!
$28 to $42 an Hour - Depending on Experience.
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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