Auto Mechanic, Fleet Operations

Philadelphia Gas Works; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Free parking

Wellness programs

Job summary

Philadelphia Gas Works seeks a Fleet Auto Mechanic to join its union team. This full-time role performs fleet maintenance on a range of medium- to heavy-duty trucks, conducts inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance, and supports road service calls as needed.

You will need a high school diploma and a valid US driver’s license with a clean record; PA emissions/inspection licenses are required, with CDL Class A target within 12 months. PGW offers strong benefits and stable employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of on the job verifiable shop experience.
• Current, valid driver’s license with “clean” record required.
• PA State Emission and Inspection licenses are required.
• Must be able to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six (12) months of hire.
• Commercial drivers must meet medical standards established by Federal and State Regulations.
• Automotive AAS degree or equivalent from a vocational/tech program is a plus.
• Experience with medium to heavy duty trucks, van engines, diesels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fleet maintenance including removing and installing engines, rears, transmissions, and clutches; brake repair and adjustment.
• Repair or replace wiring, distributors, and generators; front-end alignment; radiator and spring replacement; engine tuning.
• Mounts and dismounts tires and chains; diagnose ignition systems.
• Use of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment; update equipment and emails as needed.
• Assist other mechanics or foreman and diagnose road breakdowns for necessary repairs.
• Perform road service and state safety and emission inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections; respond to calls as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clean driving record

CDL Class A within 12 months

Diesel engines

Heavy-duty trucks experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive AAS or vocational training

Job description

Overview

Philadelphia Gas Works

Looking for a challenge and ready to power up your career?

Free Health Insurance – Free Dental Insurance – Pension Plan – Free Parking – Wellness Programs

The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Become part of the PGW Team!

Fleet Auto Mechanic

Responsibilities

Starting pay rate is $27.495 p/hr. ($1099.80 wkly)

Fleet maintenance which includes, but is not limited to:

Remove and install engines, rears, transmissions, and clutches; repair and adjust brakes

Repair or replace wiring, distributors and generators; repair and align front end assemblies; replace radiators and springs; and tune up engines

Mounts and dismounts tires, tire chains; repair and diagnose ignition system

Use of various hand and power tools, including precision gauges, electrical instruments and computers for use of updating equipment and receiving email, etc.

Assist Equipment Mechanic and/or Working Foreman

Diagnose road breakdowns and make necessary repairs

Perform road service as required

Perform state safety and emission inspections

Perform preventive maintenance inspections

Answering calls when necessary

Other related duties and functions as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required

At least 1 year of on the job verifiable shop experience.

Current, valid driver's license with "clean" record required

PAStateEmissionand Inspection licenses are required

Must be able to acquire a Class A Commercial’s Driver’s License within six (12) months of hire

Commercial drivers must meet medical standards established by Federal and State Regulations

Automotive AAS degree or have graduated from voc/tech automotive program a plus

Experience with medium to heavy duty trucks, van engines, diesels preferred

Must pass company entry-level test

TheAuto Mechanicis a full-time, union position working in allweatherconditions with rotational shifts toinclude nights, weekends, holidays.

Weoffer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted- interview expenses are not funded