Commercial / Diesel Mechanic - Decatur, AL

Wilks Tire & Battery Service, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilks Tire & Battery Service, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Service Mechanic to join our Wilks Truck Center team for on-site light mechanical and tire service to the Commercial Trucking industry.

You will service commercial trucks, RVs, and trailers, including lube, oil changes, alignments, brakes, and DOT inspections. Responsibilities include performing required maintenance, communicating service needs to supervision and technicians, submitting accurate service tickets, and maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of commercial experience including brake service, oil changes, front end work, and all wheel position alignments.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have your own tools.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform light mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks and trailers including: lube, oil change, filter service.
• Perform alignments and front end suspension work.
• Service brakes and air system; DOT annual inspections.
• Determine service requirements from drivers and communicate to Service Supervisor/Technicians.
• Execute service tickets for management.
• Respond to customer service calls with on-site repairs/replacements when needed.
• Clean and maintain service equipment and shop area.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks, including lifting and handling tires/wheels.
• Report safety issues to management and maintain professional appearance.

Job description

Commercial Service Mechanic

As a Commercial Mechanic you will work at our Wilks Truck Center location providing light mechanical service and tire service to the Commercial Trucking industry. You will perform the following service on commercial trucks, RV and trailers:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Perform light mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks and trailers including:

• Lube, oil change, filter service

• Alignments

• Front End Suspension

• Brakes & Air System

• DOT Annual Inspections

• Determine service requirements from commercial truck drivers and communicate to Service Supervisor and/or Service Technicians

• Properly execute required service ticket to submit to management.

• Respond in a timely manner to customer service calls, diagnosing issues, and performing on-site repairs and/or replacements.

• Clean and maintain service equipment.

• Any other duties as assigned by management

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.

• Report any safety issues immediately to management.

• Help keep shop clean and organized

• Maintaining a Professional Appearance

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum1 year of Commercial experienceincluding brake s, oil changes, front end work, a ll wheel position alignments.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Have your own tools

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• DOT Inspector Certification.

• ASE Certificationin brakes and suspension.

Candidate Criteria:

• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.

• Strong work ethic; independently motivated to produce resultswith limitedinfluence from others.

• Hard worker, someone who worksdiligently to get tasks done and demonstrates personal characteristics, such as responsibility, dependability, conscientiousness, communication, and teamwork.

• Display acommitmentto learningnew technologies within the rapidlychanging industry.

• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.