Diesel Mechanic/Technician C

Southeastern Freight Lines; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in Nashville, TN seeks a Diesel Mechanic/Technician C to inspect, repair and maintain our diesel fleet and related equipment used to transport freight. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues, performing routine maintenance, and tracking work to meet schedules.

Requirements: HS diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, 6 months of related experience, and ability to pass background and drug testing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain diesel tractors, city trucks and forklifts.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform routine maintenance: lubrication, cooling system, brakes, tires.
• Diagnose breakdowns and repair or rebuild subsystems as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Drug test

6 months experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Diesel Mechanic/Technician C, 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 include 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 a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Driver's License, at least 6 months related experience and/or training, and the ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test. We would prefer you to have 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 withSoutheastern Freight Linesis more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950,Southeastern Freight Linesis 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 Southerngenerating over 1.7billion in annual revenue, with over 10million 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.