Truck Mechanic I

Mvt Logistics; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring for Truck Mechanic I in El Paso, TX. The role focuses on tuning and maintaining truck engines to ensure safe, compliant operation.

You will diagnose problems and perform required repairs, contributing to a reliable fleet and overall efficiency. The job requires at least two years of automotive or heavy truck experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Two years or more years’ experience in Automotive, Heavy Truck or Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs trucks with minor to major problems
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on water pumps, switches, lighting circuits, control valves, relief valves, and other items
• Performs light maintenance such as repairing or replacing marker lights or windshield wipers
• Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings and seals
• Changes fluids and filters as necessary
• Adjusts brakes for proper function
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if part must be replaced
• Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance
• Assists Shop Manager with other functions as needed
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule and be available every 3rd week of the month, Monday thru Sunday 24/7

Skills

Valid driver's license

Automotive/Heavy Truck experience

Job description

Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring for Truck Mechanic I in El Paso, TX!!!”

*** “Come join the MVT family!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is currently hiring for Truck Mechanic I ***

Job Summary

The Truck Mechanic I tunes automotive vehicle engines after Service Writer inspection to ensure efficient operation and compliance by performing the following duties. Key measures of success include:

• Be recognized by team, peers, and management as a key supporter
• Identifies and resolves problems/tasks in a timely manner
• Follows instructions, responds to management directions

Responsibilities:

• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs trucks with minor to major problems
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within Department of Transportation compliance
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on water pumps, switches, lighting circuits, control valves, relief valves, and other items
• Performs light maintenance such as repairing or replacing marker lights or windshield wipers
• Repairs/replaces tires, wheel bearings and seals
• Changes fluids and filters as necessary
• Adjusts brakes for proper function
• Inspects and cleans parts; submits orders if part must be replaced
• Confirms proper function of equipment and truck after maintenance
• Assists Shop Manager with other functions as needed
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule and be available every 3rd week of the month, Monday thru Sunday 24/7

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license
• Two years or more years’ experience in Automotive, Heavy Truck or Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late ’80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

“Where family, careers, and success come together!”