Reliable Carriers is looking for a Truck & Trailer Mechanics to keep up our level of commitment to safety, customer service, and fleet performance.
Positions available for both Entry & Mastery-level Truck/ Trailer Technicians! Compensation based on experience.
The Position:
Perform truck repair and maintenance work on our fleet of diesel tractors and trailers. Tractors in our fleet include Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, Volvo, and Kenworth. Trailers are majority enclosed, and designed for car hauling.
What you'll do:
- Perform equipment maintenance on tractors and trailers as needed.
- Perform PM (preventative maintenance on equipment on a scheduled basis).
- Consistently look for and identify equipment issues on tractors and trailers that could cause a safety issue or equipment failure, ultimately causing downtime with the unit.
- Focused on time units and getting routine maintenance done within the allotted time frame.
- Maintain tractors and trailers to Reliable Carriers and Federal CSA standards.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
What you'll need:
- SAE or state certification is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with high-pressure situations, ability to effectively deal with both drivers and co-workers in a diplomatic way.
- Must have prior technical experience in heavy-duty truck/trailer repair or automotive maintenance.
- Must be willing to learn and help drive new efficiencies in the process.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and the legal right to work in the U.S.
- Must pass an initial background and drug test.
- Must speak fluent English.
- Must have basic hand tools and toolbox or mobile cabinet.
Experience:
- Prior automotive maintenance, diesel truck repair, heavy-duty maintenance, or similar experience is required.
- Ideal candidate will have 1- 5+ years of experience with a tractor or trailer dealer or heavy repair shop.
- Industry technical certifications are a plus, but not required.
- Basic welding experience, or willingness to learn.
Benefits:
- Sign on bonus! : $2,500.00
- Full time position.
- Full health benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medical, Dental, Vision,
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Yearly profit sharing based on company performance.
- Paid vacations, personal days, & holidays.
- Uniforms are provided at no charge.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Diesel Engine, Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
