Vehicle Maintenance Technician I

Xpresstechfreight; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Total Transportation of Mississippi is seeking a Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on tractors and trailers at the Jackson, MS Total Terminal. The role runs Tue–Fri 7:00am–5:30pm and Sat 7:00am–5:30pm, with compensation ranging from $19.44 to $23.76 per hour.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of mechanical experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to supply their own tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-year mechanical experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must provide own tools adequate to perform job functions.
• OT and Brake certification required to perform PMs and brake work.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Informal or formal experience working on vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance as outlined in TTMS PM guidelines
• Change vehicle tires
• Grease mechanical parts
• Move equipment in and out of shop
• Maintain a high productivity level and complete most jobs within or close to SRT times
• Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure department efficiency
• Work on a TTMS site or TTMS customer location site
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General mechanical aptitude

Informal or formal experience working

Desire to learn tractor and trailer

Ability to read and write

Valid driver’s license

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Total Transportation of Mississippi is seeking a Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on tractors and trailers at the Jackson, MS Total Terminal. The role runs Tue–Fri 7:00am–5:30pm and Sat 7:00am–5:30pm, with compensation ranging from $19.44 to $23.76 per hour.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of mechanical experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to supply their own tools.