Diesel Mechanic

Job Summary

The Shop Mechanic is a full-time position with typical hours from 08:00 to 17:00 CST Monday through Friday 100% onsite in Garland, Texas. This position is responsible for the service and maintenance for a fleet of 10 tractors and 160 dry van trailers. The Shop Mechanic should be mechanically inclined and be willing to work in an outdoor, shop, and occasional office environment.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Change brakes and tires on tractors and trailers
• Minor diagnosing and repairs on engines
• Performs air brake diagnostics and repairs on trailers
• Performs wheel-end repairs on trailers
• Performs electrical systems diagnostics and repairs on trailers
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) accurately and efficiently
• Performs annual DOT inspections
• Performs general truck and trailer repairs as well as and repairs on all other equipment
• Ability to operate all equipment and tools as trained and operate independently and as a team member
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and prepares required safety documentation
• Capable of identifying bad or old parts and ordering new parts as needed
• Provides accurate documentation on repair orders
• Follows safety compliance and shop standards
• Add and remove tractor or trailer decals as needed
• Provides road service as needed
• Executes yard checks at customer locations
• Clean shop, tractors, trailers, work truck, and yard as needed

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred
• Diesel Cummins engine background preferred
• Trucking experience preferred
• Familiar with FMCSA preferred
• Federal air brake certification preferred

Pay and Benefits

• Pay based off experience, over time eligible
• Medical and health benefits through United Health:
• · Major medical
• · Office co-pays
• · Vision
• · Dental
• · Prescription drug program
• 2 weeks paid vacation plus floating holidays as applicable