Commercial Vehicle Mechanic

Sunbelt Asphalt; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeltasphalt is seeking a diesel mechanic to perform routine maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles. The role requires the ability to diagnose, adjust, and repair electrical, hydraulic, engine, and drivetrain systems with hand tools and shop equipment.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of related experience, maintenance certifications, and a valid driver license. The position involves safety compliance, potential extended shifts, and attention to shop procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience with maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles.
• Maintenance certifications from manufacturers/associations.
• Valid Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic maintenance on diesel commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and replace faulty components across electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission systems.
• Read manuals and order parts with Shop Foreman.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Maintain professional conduct and complete LMS initiatives.
• Work extended shifts when needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Shop tools

Read manuals

Communication

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Maintenance certifications

Tools

Shop hand tools

Hoist/Crane

Precision tools

Welders

Drill press

Grinders

Sanders

Electrical welders

Power tools

Job description

Compensation:

The successful candidate will earn:

• Industry Leading Wages
• Off-Season Hourly Guarantee
• Shift Bonus Premiums
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Plans available
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• PTO Days/Paid Sick Days/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual Employee Boot Program

Job Description:

The successful candidate will perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on Commercial Vehicles.

Job Duties:

• The ability to perform a variety of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance on diesel Commercial Motor Vehicles.
• The ability to diagnose problems and make the appropriate adjustments, repairs or replacements to electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, drive train and mechanical systems.
• The ability to use personal tools or common shop hand tools, hoist or crane equipment, precision mechanical tools, electronics or instruments, drill press, grinders, sanders, gas and electrical welders, power tools and other shop tools and equipment.
• The ability to make repairs and overhaul motor vehicles and trailers, and components as required.
• The ability to read and interpret equipment/part manuals and to communicate with Shop Foreman to order the required parts as needed. Consult with Service Foreman and/or equipment dealership personnel when necessary.
• Analyze and detect faulty operations or defective materials and refer questionable cases to Service Foreman.
• The ability to follow and observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• The ability to work extended shifts when projects need service personnel available.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Complete all assigned Learning Management System initiatives

Experience & Knowledge:

• Over one year and up to and including three years to become familiar with the function, adjustment and repair of a variety of Commercial Motor Vehicles and trailers.
• Maintenance certifications from manufacturers/associations/trade schools.
• Verifiable experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on Commercial Motor Vehicles.
• The ability to exercise considerable judgment to diagnose, adjust, or repair defective components, parts or systems in a variety of vehicles, equipment or machines, where only general methods are available in the making of broad decisions requiring considerable initiative and ingenuity.
• Valid Driver License

Physical Activity & Demand:

• Position requires the ability to climb onto machines, the ability to grasp tools, to push/pull and to have sensitivity to touch. Position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and the ability to perceive sounds and receive detailed information though oral communications, and to make fine discrimination in equipment noises which may indicate mechanical problems.
• Moderate physical effort required to adjust, repair or replace components and systems with occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material (over 50 pounds) frequently in difficult work positions.

Mental & Visual Demand:

Continuous mental and visual attention required in making adjustments or repairs. Work is repetitive and/or diversified which requires constant alertness or activity.

Responsibility for Equipment:

Responsible for preventing damage to equipment or waste of parts due to incorrect ordering, misuse, operation, handling or set up.

Responsibility for Material:

Responsible for damage to material or equipment due to incorrect handling, assembly, inspection, diagnosis, installation, maintenance, adjustment or repair.

Responsibility for Safety of Others:

Heightened care necessary to prevent injury to others. An accident should it occur, would probably result in injuries such as a crushed foot, hand, loss of finger, eye, bruises, burns, and/or abrasions.

Responsibility for Work of Others:

Responsible for own work.

Working Conditions:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with continuous exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal temperature variances and machine noise, with several elements continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.

• Injuries, should they occur, can include abrasions, contusions, scrapes, lacerations, sprains, breaks, loss of limbs, severe bodily injury or death.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.