** We are offering a $2,000 Sign On Bonus for this position. This will be disbursed throughout the course of a year (4 equal payments of $500 paid after 30 days, 90 days, 6 months and 1 year of employment). Terms and Conditions apply. The company reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time.**
As a valued member of our team, you will repair and maintain Freightliner, Mack, and Peterbilt trucks/tractors, various makes and model trailers, along with related electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems by performing the following duties. Our family-owned company offers highly competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as a 401k plan, flexible spending account program, paid time off and holiday pay.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following; other duties may be assigned)
Observes Company’s safety policies and regulations
Wears required personal protective equipment prior to and during the performance of job duties
Reads job orders and observes and listens to trucks in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures
Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes repairs and/or adjustments
Repairs trailer’s chassis, engine, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems and components
Fabricates special liftings, attachments, shields, or other devices according to instructions drawings
Overhauls diesel engines as required
Lubricates moving parts, installs ignition system components, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces clutches and transmissions and other parts
Drives repaired trucks/vehicles to verify performance to specifications
Performs routine and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles and equipment in compliance with DOT and company standards
Ensures vehicles meet OSHA/MSHA/CHP/BIT/PM inspection requirements
Makes road calls to perform repairs at offsite locations as required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mechanical aptitude – Must have strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Diagnostic capabilities – Must be able to diagnose malfunctions using a variety of devices, including electronic analyzers
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school in a related technical field
Minimum of five years of commercial vehicle diesel engine repair experience
Ability to repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems and components
Welding ability would be very desirable
Must have own tools
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence as well as speak, read and write in English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform weight measurement, volume, and distance measurements.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
The employee is required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions. Employee must wear required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, ear protection, gloves and safety glasses.
A&A Ready Mixed Concrete is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.