Mechanic II - 3rd shift

Mclane Company, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays after 90 days

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane is seeking a skilled Mechanic II in Newport, RI to perform full range of trailer and refrigeration repairs, handle diesel engine diagnostics, and maintain shop equipment.

This role requires a night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with pay at $26.00–$32.00 per hour plus a $0.50 shift premium, and benefits beginning after 60 days, paid holidays after 90 days, plus 401(k) with profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and heavy-duty diesel/refrigeration training.
• 2 years diesel/trailer repair experience.
• ASE PMI certification within 1 year.
• Valid Class C driver's license (A preferred).
• Able to read and follow service bulletins and manuals.
• Able to operate tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailer refrigeration.
• Diagnose, repair, replace diesel engine components.
• Perform brake, wheel, drive-line, transmissions, and axle alignments.
• Carry out complex mechanical and electrical repairs without supervision.
• Complete paperwork and data entry.
• Maintain shop tools and safety compliance.
• Work autonomously and in a team.
• Respond to on-call and road calls.

Skills

Diesel repairs

Fleet maintenance

Electrical repairs

Preventative maintenance

Diagnostics

Service bulletins

Tool usage

Safety/compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school in heavy duty diesel/refrigeration

Tools

ASE PMI certification

Class C license

Class A preferred

MaxxForce 13 engines

Trailer Refrigeration 608

Cummins/Detroit certifications

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 preventativemaintenance functions. This position performs all repairs relating to a trailer and minor repairs relating to therefrigeration power unit.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour.
• additional .50 per hour shift premium
• Shift: 10:00PM to 6:30AM
• 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
• tire
• retractor 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 refrigerationclasses. 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 ½\" drive) and tool storage.
• Posses or acquire within 1 year from date of hire a current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (Test T8).
• Possess a Valid Class C Drivers License. A Class A license is preferred but not required.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head for extended periods of time.
• Possess the following certifications:
• Certification with International Maxx Force 13 Engines.
• Certification in Transportation Refrigeration.
• Brake Systems and components.
• Tractor A/C Refrigeration and Freon Recovery (609 license required).
• Trailer Refrigeration 608 license required if working on trailer units.
• Heavy Duty electrical diagnostics and repairs.
• Prefer ASE Certification in heavy duty mechanics and Cummins or Detroit certification.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

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