Diesel Mechanic

Solomon's Path Sourcing Solutions; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and health benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

Floating holidays

Job summary

A transportation solutions provider in Garland, Texas, is seeking a full-time Shop Mechanic. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on a fleet of tractors and trailers. Responsibilities include changing brakes, conducting preventative maintenance, and performing DOT inspections. A high school diploma is preferred along with trucking experience. This role offers overtime eligibility and medical benefits. Join our team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our fleet.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Trucking experience preferred.
• Familiar with FMCSA preferred.
• Federal air brake certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Change brakes and tires on tractors and trailers.
• Perform minor diagnosing and repairs on engines.
• Conduct preventative maintenance accurately and efficiently.
• Perform annual DOT inspections.
• Perform general truck and trailer repairs.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Brakes and tire replacement

Engine diagnostics

Electrical systems diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The Shop Mechanic is a full-time position with typical hours from 08:00 to 17:00 CST Monday through Friday 100% onsite in Garland, Texas. This position is responsible for the service and maintenance for a fleet of 10 tractors and 160 dry van trailers. The Shop Mechanic should be mechanically inclined and be willing to work in an outdoor, shop, and occasional office environment.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Change brakes and tires on tractors and trailers
• Minor diagnosing and repairs on engines
• Performs air brake diagnostics and repairs on trailers
• Performs wheel‑end repairs on trailers
• Performs electrical systems diagnostics and repairs on trailers
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) accurately and efficiently
• Performs annual DOT inspections
• Performs general truck and trailer repairs as well as repairs on all other equipment
• Ability to operate all equipment and tools as trained and operate independently and as a team member
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and prepares required safety documentation
• Capable of identifying bad or old parts and ordering new parts as needed
• Follows safety compliance and shop standards
• Add and remove tractor or trailer decals as needed
• Provides road service as needed
• Executes yard checks at customer locations
• Clean shop, tractors, trailers, work truck, and yard as needed

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred
• Trucking experience preferred
• Familiar with FMCSA preferred
• Federal air brake certification preferred

Pay and Benefits

• Pay based off experience, overtime eligible
• Medical and health benefits through United Health:
• 2 weeks paid vacation plus floating holidays as applicable