Mechanic II

McLane Company, Inc; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays after 90 days

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc in Athens, GA is seeking a Shop Mechanic II to perform repairs on trailers and refrigeration power units. Role includes diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and a mix of mechanical and electrical repairs. On-call and road-call duties may be required.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of diesel/trailer/refrigeration repair experience, with basic hand tools on site. Benefits begin after 60 days, and full-time employment is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; trade school in heavy duty diesel repairs or refrigeration preferred.
• 2 years experience in diesel repairs, tractor-trailer, refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• One year fleet maintenance experience or one year with the company at upper scale of Class C Technician.
• Possess basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on trailer refrigeration.
• Perform simple and complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Diagnose, repair and replace components such as clutches, water pumps, tires, drive lines, transmissions, brake systems.
• Read service bulletins and technical manuals; maintain shop tools.
• Complete all paperwork and computer input; follow safety rules.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and peers; work independently or in a team.

Skills

Diesel repairs

Tractor-trailer maintenance

Refrigeration maintenance

Electrical repairs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school in heavy diesel/refrigeration

Tools

Hand tools

Cutting torch/welding machine

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

This is a fully trained shop mechanic who is able to perform all required shop job duties and routine preventative maintenance functions. This position performs all repairs relating to a trailer and minor repairs relating to the refrigeration power unit.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $23.30 to $29.10 per hour.
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as an Mechanic II:

• Perform the functions of a Grade 4 Mechanic.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailer refrigeration.
• Perform simple and complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Must be able to perform the following repairs without supervision:
  • Diagnose, remove, repair, replace or rebuild:
    • clutches
    • water pumps
    • tires
    • tractor suspension
    • body repairs
    • rear differentials
    • drive lines
    • transmissions
    • wheel seals
    • brake systems
• Diagnose and tune up or make repairs on diesel engines.
• Perform front wheel alignments.
• Perform axle alignments on trailers.
• Troubleshoot cooling systems.
• Conduct diagnostic tests.
• Cut or weld using cutting torch and welding machine.
• Read, understand and use service bulletins and technical manuals.
• Maintain shop tools.
• Complete all paper work and computer input.
• Comply effectively with company work and safety rules.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job. Must be available for shop on-call rotation, and able to do road calls using a company vehicle.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Mechanic II:

• Have High School Diploma or GED. Trade school graduate in heavy duty diesel repairs, and/or refrigeration classes. Beginning level is preferred.
• Have 2 years job experience on diesel repairs, tractor- trailer, refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• One year documented experience in fleet maintenance or one-year employment with company at upper scale of Class C Technician.
• Posses basic hand tools (up to \