Truck Mechanic I

Mesilla Valley Transportation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; 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 in El Paso, TX is seeking a Truck Mechanic I to service and repair trucks after service writer inspection to ensure safe, DOT-compliant operation.

The position requires 2+ years of experience in automotive/heavy truck mechanics and a valid driver’s license. You will participate in a rotating on-call schedule; shifts run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Benefits include 401(k), health, dental, life, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and vision insurances.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive, heavy truck or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs trucks with minor to major problems.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and within DOT compliance.
• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions and performs light maintenance when needed.
• Repairs or replaces tires, bearings, and seals; changes fluids and filters.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

2+ years experience in automotive/heav

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!"

Company: MVT Services
Employement Type: Full-Time
Salary: starting at $21.00 (DOE)
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Department: Safety
Benefits: 401(k)