Automotive Specialist

U-Haul; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days

Career stability

Gym reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

On‑the‑job training

Benefit plan

RRSP payroll deduction

Deferred profit-sharing

You Matter Program (EAP)

Mindset App Program

Wellness programs

Discounts on tech/products

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking an Engine Specialist (Mechanic) to diagnose and repair gasoline engines in our truck fleet. You will inspect, disassemble, repair, and reassemble engines, performing preventive maintenance and adjustments as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, own their tools, and can work well in a team environment. The position is based in Warwick, RI, and involves safe operation of commercial vehicles under state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Diagnose mechanical and drivability problems in engines.
• Repair or replace engine parts and related components.
• Must have good communication skills and work as part of a team.
• Team members may assist in additional areas as directed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Determine vehicle condition by inspections and tests; identify worn parts.
• Overhaul and repair engines; disassemble, replace parts, reassemble and adjust.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubricate engines and chassis; install timing gears and bearings.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with teammates.
• Assist in additional areas as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Diagnostic tests

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Engine Specialist

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.

Location: 1689 Post Rd, Warwick, Rhode Island 02888 United States of America

Ready to rev up your career? U-Haul is hiring for skilled and experienced Engine Specialists (Mechanic) to join our team! Whether you are looking for your first job in the industry or have vehicle-repair experience already, U-Haul is the place for you! We have the largest fleet of trucks and trailers in the industry, and we need a first-class team to keep them maintained for our customers. We add to our fleet each year, thereby ensuring that you are always working on the latest new equipment. As an Engine Specialist, you will use U-Haul Company’s proprietary technology to assess and care for field vehicles. U-Haul provides the support and tools you need to succeed and grow, so if you want a job with endless opportunities for career growth,

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to diagnose the source of mechanical and drivability problems and repair or replace major or minor gasoline-engine parts and related components (heating, cooling systems and radiators) of U-Haul trucks.

Primary responsibilities

• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identify worn and damaged parts.


• Overhaul and repair engines or motors; disassemble engines and repair or replace defective parts; reassemble engines and make adjustments as needed; use oxygen-acetylene, electro arc-welding or similar types of equipment.


• Perform preventive maintenance, maintain and repair engines, and oil and lubricate engine and chassis Install timing gears, crankshafts, bearings, cylinders, and drive systems.


• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.


• Team Members are expected to willingly lend assistance in additional areas as necessary, following the directives and guidance of their supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record to operate commercial motor vehicles


• Adhere to all local state (provincial) and federal vehicular regulations while driving


• Must have your own tools

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent

Perks of joining the U-Haul Team

Get your career moving with a company who empowers team members to be the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members become the happiest and healthiest they can be. We offer a Technician Training program that encompasses both Ford and GMC Training Classes, as well as a tool purchase program. U-Haul offers:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible


• Career stability


• Gym Reimbursement Program, if eligible


• Opportunities for advancement


• Valuable on-the-job training


• Complete Benefit Plan, if eligible


• RRSP payroll deduction plan


• Deferred profit-sharing plan, if eligible


• You Matter Program (EAP)


• Mindset App Program


• Wellness Programs


• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, hotels, and more

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis. U-Haul co-founders L.S. \"Sam\" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.