Senior Fleet Mechanic - Independent Truck Maintenance

Chestnut Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Labs seeks a skilled truck and trailer mechanic in Austin, TX. You will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs with minimal supervision, ensuring equipment is ready for operation.

Responsibilities include brake and system inspections, use of shop management tools, and accurate work orders. Requires 2–4 years of mechanic experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and valid CDL or related license may be required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience.
• Certification and/or License – Mechanic certification, CDL license, refrigeration license, or other relevant certifications or licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately difficult vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and repairs.
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary.
• Perform facility maintenance duties.
• Use shop management system and other electronic systems available.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Identify root cause of failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
• Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT).
• Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate.
• Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Assist and mentor less experienced mechanics
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Mechanic experience

Diagnostics

English proficiency

Team environment

Problem solving

Tools

Diagnostic software

Tools handling

Job description

Chestnut Labs seeks a skilled truck and trailer mechanic in Austin, TX. You will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs with minimal supervision, ensuring equipment is ready for operation.

Responsibilities include brake and system inspections, use of shop management tools, and accurate work orders. Requires 2–4 years of mechanic experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and valid CDL or related license may be required. Equal opportunity employer.