Diesel Mechanic

Loomis US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Time (PTO)

Health & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Loomis US is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to support fleet operations and vehicle maintenance at our location. You will service and repair all fleet vehicles, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose mechanical, engine and electrical issues with and without supervision.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to operate both automatic and manual transmissions, and compliance with FMCSA and DOT standards. Join a team focused on reliability and safety in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in diesel fleet maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license (Class C or better).
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• Meets FMCSA section 391 qualifications.
• DOT-certified brake/annual inspection training or documented experience.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair of all fleet vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance (oil changes, belts, hoses, brakes, etc.).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, engine and electrical issues on all size vehicles.
• Drive vehicles for testing, transfer, and parts delivery.
• Order parts and manage inventory as needed.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnose mechanical issues

Safety compliance

Operate automatic/manual transmissions

Education

Driver's license (Class C or better)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Repair equipment

Job description

Job Description

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis prides itself on providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and job satisfaction. In fact, many of our company’s managers, vice presidents, and corporate executives started out in the branches as driver/guards and tellers. Our work can be challenging, but the thousands who have stayed with our company for decades will tell you that if you have the desire to learn and the drive to succeed, Loomis is the place to be. Come join our team!

As a Diesel Mechanic, you work with your team to maintain service and repairs of all fleet vehicles. You MUST be motivated, able to work independently, and excellent decision-making skills, with minimal direction needed.

Job Overview: This position is responsible for the Fleet Operations and Maintenance and reports to the Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and repair of all fleet vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires, on all size vehicles. Must perform per month.
• Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles.
• Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts.
• Perform inventory and order parts, supplies, as needed.

Primary Qualifications

• 3+ (Preferably 5+) years of experience. (Preferably Dealership. Foreign/Domestic vehicle experience a plus)
• Possession of valid driver’s license (C or better) and ability to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. in size.
• Must meet qualifications as outlined in section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
• Must meet DOT standards to achieve brake and annual inspection certifications. A minimum of 1 year experience or a certificate from an approved training program.

Individual Skills And Competencies

• Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English). .
• Ability to write work orders, purchase orders.
• Ability to communicate verbally (in English) using telephone for ordering parts and supplies.
• Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 50 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in horizontal position for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to hoist any size vehicle with lift device (vehicle jack) using foot and arm pumping motion.
• Ability to lift and hold parts (weighing up to 60 lbs.) in position while lying on back in horizontal position on concrete floor.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a semi-enclosed structure and outdoors.
• Environment involves chemical handling, gasoline/diesel fumes and intermittent high noise exposure.
• Exposed to wet and dry conditions in extreme heat and/or cold.
• Full-time schedule consists of an average of 40 hours per week for a 5-day period.

Essential Duties/Job Qualifications

Lift

• 25lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 66 inches from the floor (1X)

Lift-Carry

• 18lbs vertical lift from 1 inch to 44 inches from the floor, and horizontally transfer 15ft (4X)
• 18lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 300ft (1X)
• 50lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 2ft (2X)

Push-Pull

• Horizontally transfer 47lbs of force on a sled (single, non-dominant arm), a distance of 1ft (2X)

Repetitive Coupling

• Squeeze Jamar Hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 30lbs / both right & left hands (4X)

Climb

• Ascend / Descend a step with heights of 16. 21 & 24 inches from the floor (10X)

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Basic Life Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Industry leading Training and Development

Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Job Details

Job Family

Hourly

Job Function

Fleet Maintenance

Pay Type

Hourly

Hiring Rate

36 USD