Diesel Mechanic

Groendyke Transport, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking trucking company that offers not just a job, but a career with unlimited potential. This role focuses on inspecting, repairing, and maintaining terminal shop equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. You'll be responsible for keeping accurate maintenance records and utilizing your skills with power and hand tools to address any issues. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to a safe work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in the trucking industry. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and ready to make an impact, this is the place for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 5 years of heavy truck maintenance preferred.
• Must possess own hand tools and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain terminal shop equipment and fleet.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on truck components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Maintenance Records Management

Power and Hand Tools

Preventive Maintenance Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver's License

5 Years Heavy Truck Maintenance Experience

Tools

Hand Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Anyone can offer a truck-driving job. Groendyke Transport offers careers that unlock unlimited potential.

Summary

Location: Terminal Assignment
Reports To: Terminal/Shop Manager
Non Exempt Classification
Date Last Revised: 8.6.2019

Job Purpose

This position’s primary responsibility is to inspect, repair, and perform routine maintenance on all terminal shop equipment, such as truck-tractors, semi-cargo tank trailers, and related shop equipment in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner. Maintain complete, timely, and accurate records on all maintenance equipment in the absence of a Shop Manager and/or Technician Level A.

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of the component parts and systems on the truck-tractor, or the component parts and systems of a cargo tank semi-trailer.
• Make proper use of both power and hand tools to repair or replace defective components of Company fleet and other equipment.
• When applicable, use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete vehicle repairs.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records in accordance with Company policies and State and Federal regulations in the absence of a Shop Manager and/or Technician Level A.
• Read reports, technical manuals, and other documents to keep abreast of changes in Company fleet, including all component parts.
• Qualified to perform FHWA inspections (GTI code IN-ANN).
• Qualified to perform brake maintenance (GTI code BRAQUA).
• Qualified to perform tire maintenance (GTI code TIRES).
• Ability to repair any issue discovered during a preventive maintenance inspection on all revenue-generating equipment.
• Ability to work shifts that consist of days or nights and/or weekends as specified by the Shop/Terminal Manager.
• Provide a safe work environment for co-workers at all times.
• Assure that the cargo tank entry procedures are followed at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Five years of heavy truck maintenance experience preferred.
• Must possess own hand tools.
• Must pass pre-employment physical to ensure that all essential functions can be met.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Must be able to effectively operate computer systems to complete essential job functions.

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