Diesel Mechanic

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Technician for the 2nd Shift, where you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role offers a competitive pay range and a quarterly performance bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. You'll engage in hands-on work, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring all vehicles meet safety standards. This position not only provides opportunities for career development and tuition reimbursement but also fosters a supportive work environment with on-site gym facilities and fun perks throughout the year. If you're passionate about automotive technology and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual tool reimbursement program

Tuition reimbursement program

Career development training

On-site gym facilities

Free beer and beverage gifts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Diesel/Automotive Technician experience required.
• Must supply own automotive hand tools.
• 3+ ASE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical malfunctions on company vehicles.
• Performs preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Makes road calls for disabled vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Automotive/Mechanical Trade Certification

Tools

Automotive Hand Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

Description

Technician for 2nd Shift (1pm - 9pm Monday - Friday)

Quarterly Performance Bonus!

Starting Pay Range: $22 to $35 based on experience

(does not include increase rates for approved certifications)

Position Summary:

Maintains/repairs all types of company owned vehicles, including Gasoline, Diesel, Electric and Propane powered. Trouble shoots and diagnoses mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions, and efficiently repairs the same.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trouble shoots and repairs mechanical malfunctions
• Diagnoses mechanical malfunctions, determines parts needed and orders through the parts rooms
• Repairs engines, drive trains, front and rear ends, all air, electrical and hydraulic systems on Company owned equipment
• Repairs, on a minor and/or emergency basis, parts of bodies, i.e., doors, landing gear, etc
• Repairs all Company fork lifts
• Makes road calls on disabled Company vehicles and performs minor repairs on the road
• Performs preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis as determined by Fleet Supervisor
• Inspects vehicle (during P.M. inspection) to ensure all D.O.T. requirements are met
• Repairs all items not meeting D.O.T. requirements; informs supervisor if not immediately repairable
• Performs other tasks/projects as instructed by Fleet Supervisor including but not limited to delivering trucks to and from other branch locations and picking up parts
• Adheres to strict safe working practices, Company policies, rules, regulations, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports to supervisor if not immediately correctable
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred
• 2+ years of Diesel/Automotive Technician experience
• Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
• In person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
• Must supply automotive hand tools (not including heavy duty or diagnostic tools)
• 3+ ASE certifications
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack, electric fork-lift/pallet-jack repair experience preferred
• Able to obtain and maintain Class C or A-CDL, and medical card
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Must have the ability to operate both manual and standard transmissions

Physical Requirement:

• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Frequent climbing, pushing, pulling and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, bay roll up doors, straps, curb ramps, truck doors, boxes, cases, kegs, truck gear shift
• Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds
• Must regularly lift and move up to 100lbs
• Pushing/pulling: up to 100lbs force for turning wrenches, pulling out parts
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to hear voice commands in areas with a high level of background noise
• Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areas

The Perks:

• Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Annual tool reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development training
• On-site gym facilities
• Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year

Pre-Employment Screening:

• Drug test and background screen required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.