Diesel Mechanic/Technician A

Southeastern Freight Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 115,906,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Diesel Mechanic/Technician A to inspect, repair, and maintain our fleet of diesel and propane-powered equipment used to move freight throughout the Southeast.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and rebuilding components; you will track work orders, diagnose mechanical and electrical failures, and ensure safety and reliability of tractors, forklifts, and related gear.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• At least 6 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test.
• Prior experience including Diesel Engine Repair.
• Automotive Diagnostics and Automotive Service proficiency.
• ASE Certification and Diesel Engine Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain diesel and propane-powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on trucks, tractors, converter gear, and forklifts.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other types of failures.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cooling system tests, brake adjustments, and tire inflation.
• Repair or rebuild systems of assigned equipment as needed.

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair

Automotive Diagnostics

Automotive Service

ASE Certification

Diesel Engine Certification

Background Check

Alcohol/Drug Test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Diesel Mechanic/Technician A, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining all the equipment we use to transport and handle freight.

• Common equipment you will be working on includes single and tandem axle diesel over-the-road and city tractors, diesel city straight trucks, and propane and diesel-powered industrial forklifts.
• Track completed and uncompleted work to maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedule and customer commitments.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on the component parts and systems of trucks, tractors, converter gear, and forklifts.
• Diagnose any mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other type of breakdown or potential failure.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cooling system test, brake adjustments, and tire inflation.
• Repair or rebuild all or part of a system of assigned equipment as needed.

For this role, you will need to have the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• At least 6 months related experience and/or training
• Ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test
• Prior experience including Diesel Engine Repair
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Automotive Service
• ASE Certification
• Diesel Engine Certification

Pay: $33.00-$40.45 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift: Second Shift

Working with Southern Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Learn more

Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southern Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of Southern generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company.

At Southern, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing.

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.