Are you a seasoned professional with experience in diesel engine maintenance and repair? Are you looking for a new challenge where you can showcase your skills and expertise in a dynamic work environment? If so, we want to hear from you! Due to expansion, S&S Transport is currently looking to add another full-time maintenance technician to our team. Primary duties include working on Semi Trucks and trailers. Must have own tools. 4
Pay is based on experience.
About us: We are a family owned and operated trucking company based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota. In the last few years, we have grown to 160 trucks/drivers, plus we've added terminals in Janesville, Wisconsin and Anniston, Alabama. We are looking for employees to grow with us!
Benefits:
Competitive Pay with Annual Performance Based Increase Opportunities
Health Insurance (multiple plans, Zero Deductible Options for both Single and Family Plans)
Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off with Accrual Starting on Day 1
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Job Summary
If you are skilled with your hands and passionate about teamwork, you will be an excellent fit as a truck mechanic at our local shop that prides itself on outstanding customer service, accurate workmanship, and willing up for hard work. We are looking for the right candidate who will help us achieve our goal of company growth. As a member of our team, you will get to interact with drivers to figure out what they need, put your mechanical skills to use and repair trucks and various types of trailers. This is an exceptional position for someone with a positive attitude, excellent technical skills, and the desire to succeed. You will work directly with our Shop Foreman, Service Writers, Parts Manager, and the Fleet Maintenance Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running
- Inspect various parts of trucks and trailers, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively
- Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists, and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions
- Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers, and chassis charts to determine how to address problems
- Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
- Replace parts, bearings, and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems
- Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits
- Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions
- Must own and maintain basic hand tools
Required Job Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have basic mechanic abilities and knowledge of basic tools
- Must be able to lift heavy equipment and parts regularly
- Excellent customer service skills, the ability to communicate professional with clients and support staff
- Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
- Must be willing to learn our systems and practices
- We are willing to train the right individual who is mechanically inclined
Preferred
- Technical certification or degree
- 2+ years experience in diesel mechanics
- Welding/Fabricating Experience
- Automotive/Shop Experience
- CDL/Truck Driving Experience
- Truck tire/Alignment
- Previous experience as a mechanic
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Please submit applications through ADP or call Terry Sannes at 7014022012 for more information.
