FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice

Southeastern Freight Lines; Forest Park (GA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Freight Lines is seeking a full-time Mechanic/Technician Apprentice in the United States to be trained and mentored in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining all equipment used in freight handling. You will join an apprentice program designed to grow skills on a wide range of tractors, forklifts, and trailers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; background and drug checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; valid driver's license.
• Background check and drug test pass required.
• Preferred but not required: Diesel/ASE certifications and related training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment used in freight transportation and handling.
• Track completed and pending work to meet service schedules and commitments.
• Troubleshoot and analyze failures in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems.
• Perform routine maintenance: lubrication, cooling, brakes, tires; repair as needed.

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair

Automotive Diagnostics

Automotive Service

Welding

Fabrication

ASE Certification

Diesel Engine Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Diesel Engine Certification

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

Southern 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.