Mechanical Collision Technician

Fyda Freightliner Group; Columbus, West Jefferson (OH, OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Commission

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Dental insurance available

401K program

Training opportunities

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Fyda Freightliner Columbus is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Diesel Technician to perform diagnostics, repair and maintenance on Freightliner and other heavy vehicles at our Columbus, OH shop.

The role requires a high school diploma and a background in heavy-duty diesel maintenance, with strong attention to safety, quality and customer service. You'll work with an experienced team and mentor apprentices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician experience.
• Team oriented, flexible, customer-service focused.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment.
• Maintains personal tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented and quality driven.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screening per DOT.

Responsibilities

• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles and analyzing test results.
• Replacing and reinstalling engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, suspension, frame and braking systems, etc.
• Checking vehicle lighting systems/electrical diagnostics and repair.
• Completes service and repair assignments efficiently, safely, and correctly to pass quality inspections per estimates.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques.
• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Files, grinds, body fills and sands surfaces, using air tools and hand tools to a primer finish.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed.
• Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies, cooling and A/C packages.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Columbus, Oh - West Jefferson, OH 43162, Fyda Freightliner Columbus is an Elite Support Certified dealer of new Freightliner trucks and Crane Carrier vocational severe-service vehicles, and carries a large inventory of all-makes of pre-owned trucks. Fyda Freightliner Columbus is the largest retailer of new and used Expediters in the United States. Serving the Columbus transportation industry hub since 1985, we operate as a full-service commercial truck dealership and body shop.

Technician Responsibilities:

• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles and analyzing test results.
• Replacing and reinstalling vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, suspension, frame and braking systems, ETC
• Checking vehicle lighting systems/electrical diagnostics and repair
• Completes service and repair assignments efficiently, safely, and correctly to pass quality inspections per estimates
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques.
• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Files, grinds, body fills and sands surfaces, using air tools and hand tools to a primer finish.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.
• Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies, cooling and A/C packages.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician experience and knowledge
• Team oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment.
• Maintains sufficient personally owned tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented and quality driven.
• Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. (Fyda Freightliner follows the National DOT guidelines and tests for marijuana.)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, reach and lift.
• Physically fit and able to lift 100 pounds

Fyda Benefits:

• Excellent pay based on experience
• Salary + Commission
• Superior bonus program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid uniforms
• Paid hospitalization & prescription program
• Excellent 401K programs
• Dental insurance available
• Flex spending available
• On-going Freightliner, Detroit and Cummins training
• Freightliner and Detroit Diesel factory trained in-house instructorGreat working atmosphere
• Drug free workplace
• Sign on bonus