Casual Mechanic DL

Deutsche Post DHL Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL Group's DHL Express is hiring a Mechanic in Detroit to maintain and repair vehicles, equipment and machines in hubs, gateways or terminal warehouses. You will troubleshoot complex systems, diagnose issues, and ensure preventative maintenance is performed to minimize downtime.

You will conduct inspections, replace worn parts, and tune engines while adhering to safety standards. The role includes on-the-job training for junior staff and proper documentation of all activities,

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lb-70lb consistently for the duration of your shift.
• Technical certification or Associate degree preferred or a minimum of 2yrs industry experience
• Generally 4+ or more years of experience in related area of responsibility
• Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area and or tasks and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Performs vehicle repairs by disassembling and overhauling engines and transmissions
• Replaces worn parts, aligns wheels, adjusts brakes and tunes engines
• Conducts routine inspections to prevent breakdowns of machinery
• Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment; maintains licenses and certifications
• Provides on-the-job training to Ground Mechanics and documents training

Skills

Lifting 50-70 lbs

Technical cert / Associate degree

4+ years experience

Equipment knowledge

Education

Technical certification or Associate degree

Job description

What makes DHL great?Our People! We know each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment - to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today...

DHL Express currently has an opening for Mechanic. As aMechanic, you will responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment and machines in the hubs, gateways or terminal warehouses. You may troubleshoot, diagnose and repair computerized or feedback-controlled vehicle on-board-diagnostic systems (OBD). Additionally, you will anticipate potential problems and provides effective solutions in reaction to application of concepts, techniques, knowledge or processes, and provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to lower level service, production, and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles such as vehicle washing, cleaning, oil changes, greasing and inspection of hoses, belts, fluids and wiring
• Performs vehicle repairs by disassembling and overhauling engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, and other assemblies
• Replaces worn or broken parts, aligns wheels, adjusts brakes, tightens bearings, tunes engines
• Conducts routine and periodic inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of machinery and equipment
• Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Maintains required licenses and certifications
• Provides on-the-job training, ensuring that assigned Ground Mechanics are kept current on equipment, vehicles, systems, functions and manuals
• Complete all paperwork necessary to ensure that the job training is properly documented

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift 50lb-70lb consistently for the duration of your shift
• Technical certification or Associate degree Preferred or a minimum of 2yrs industry experience
• Generally 4+ or more years of experience in related area of responsibility
• Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area and or tasks and responsibilities
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing tasks and may teach them to others
• Subject matter expert in service, production, or support area of responsibility
• Performs all of the standard and all of the specialized and most complex aspects of the function

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.