FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice

Southeastern Freight Lines; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice in Florida. You will be trained to inspect, repair, and maintain diesel trucks, forklifts, and related equipment, while gaining hands-on experience under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass background and drug tests. Prior diesel/ASErelated experience is welcome but not required; pay is hourly and shift timing varies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass background check and alcohol/drug test
• Experience encouraged: Diesel Engine Repair, Automotive Diagnostics, Automotive Service, Welding, Fabrication, ASE Certification, or Diesel Engine Certification (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Track completed and uncompleted work to maintain production to meet service schedules and customer commitments.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on components and systems of trucks, tractors, and forklifts.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other breakdowns or potential failures.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cooling system tests, brake adjustments, and tire inflation.
• Repair or rebuild all or part of a system of assigned equipment as needed.

Job description

As a FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice, you will be trained and mentored in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining all equipment used by the Company in the transportation of and handling of freight in a safe, efficient, timely, cost-effective, and practical manner. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, single and tandem axle diesel over-the-road and city tractors, diesel city straight trucks, propane and diesel-powered industrial forklifts, over-the-road and city trailer, Company vehicles and pick-up trucks, and various converter gear.

Associates in this position are entry level employees working as an apprentice. You will be trained and mentored in the following: 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, 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, Welding, Fabrication, ASE Certification, or Diesel Engine Certification. However, those are not required. We have Apprentice roles so we can mentor and grow associates to perform the functions listed above.

Pay: $28.73-$30.85 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience) Work Shift Third Shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc

Working with Southeastern Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast, 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.