Mobile Diesel Tech-Mechanic

TravelCenters of America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Discounts on travel and more

Job summary

TravelCenters of America’s TA Truck Service seeks a Mobile Maintenance Technician to travel to customer facilities with a fully equipped bay-on-wheels to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair, delivering service that keeps travelers on the road.

Flexibility for nights and weekends is required, with a valid license and ability to pass a DOT physical.

Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Prior repair or parts shop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Understand Truck Service Standard Services and customer programs.
• Follow safety guidelines and report unsafe situations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Truck repair

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward-thinking vision. As a Mobile Maintenance Technician, you travel to a customer’s facility or distribution center with a fully equipped "bay on wheels" to perform the preventive maintenance services and repairs. This individual will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner. Our Technicians ensure we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

In this role, you can expect to:

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded
• Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide
• Travel to a customer’s facility or distribution center to perform the preventive maintenance services and repairs
• Diagnose wear conditions and make recommendations to customers
• Understand Truck Service Standard Services and specialized customer programs
• Follow safety guidelines and reports potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and/or customers.

What we’d like to see:

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience in repair or parts shop preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination on an annual basis

With us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individualswith a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to ourrecruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related tothe recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail]. In youremail, please include your first and last name, phone number, the positionand location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to theaccommodation request.

Typical Physical Demands

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.