Diesel Mechanic - Advanced, San Antonio

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Diesel Technicians to join their Fleet Maintenance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all vehicle haulers and trailers receive timely preventative maintenance and repairs. With a commitment to delivering happiness to customers, the company offers a dynamic environment where team players can thrive. Enjoy competitive benefits, including 100% company-paid healthcare, generous paid time off, and unique perks like tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about heavy equipment and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

100% company-paid healthcare premiums

401(k) with company match

Accrue 104 hours of PTO in your first year

Tool and boot allowance

Discount on vehicle purchase

Generous paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Heavy Class 8 Mechanical Industry or similar.
• Must have own tools; specialty tools provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues using diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing heavy equipment

Preventative maintenance

Welding and fabrication

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

ASE Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welders

Plasma cutters

Job description

We're looking for advanced Diesel Technicians with at least 3 years of experience in the Heavy Class 8 Mechanical Industry (or similar industry) to build an exciting career at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500! As a member of the Fleet Maintenance team, you'll play a key role in helping deliver happiness to our customers by ensuring all preventative maintenance and general repairs are completed on our vehicle haulers and trailers in a timely manner and up to Carvana standards. Interested in joining the team? Check out more below:

• Accrue 104 hours of PTO in your first year!
• Competitive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k, along with other cool perks programs including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.

We're looking for motivated team players with at least 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment to:

• Diagnose (using diagnostic equipment) and perform general, preventative maintenance, and DVIR for all heavy equipment.
• Perform scheduled repairs and resolve issues uncovered during inspection including changing brakes, adjusting steering systems, replacing parts, fixing complex electrical issues, changing hydraulic components, and changing tires according to TIA guidelines.
• Use welders, torches, and plasma cutters to weld or fabricate broken parts.
• Maintain accurate and proper records for all repairs performed on our fleet using our software (including parts records).
• Use diagnostic equipment to pull fault codes and follow OEM diagnose trees to accurately diagnose equipment.

General qualifications and requirements include:

• 3+ years experience in Heavy Class 8 Mechanical Industry or a similar industry.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Obtain at least two ASE Certification within the first 6 months of employment (process sponsored by Carvana).
• Must have your own tools to complete daily tasks; specialty tools will be provided by Carvana.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and oral.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other perks of the job:

• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• 401(k) with Carvana Match
• Accrue 104 hours of PTO in your first year
• Tool and boot allowance and discount on vehicle purchase
• Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren't car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own Mom. Period.

Being a team member on our Fleet Maintenance team means having a passion for our vision and using your technical expertise to help keep our fleet of heavy equipment in top condition so we can deliver positive and memorable experiences to our customers. Our Logistics team members help each other out and work as a team to ensure the job gets done while treating each other with trust and respect.

Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or expression, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and drug test. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.