Join Our Growing Team at J Bar - Vehicle Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician!!!!
J Bar is rapidly expanding, and we're hiring a Vehicle Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician to help maintain our fleet. This hands-on role involves performing scheduled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment to help keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently. The position is physically active and routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow with a rapidly expanding company while receiving full benefits and opportunities for advancement.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance of fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
- Perform service runs to repair trucks/units off-site as required.
- Inspect, lubricate, and service fleet vehicles during preventive maintenance service-Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts and check/change filters.
- Ensure that company maintenance schedules are followed.
- Inspect vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems.
- Perform minor repairs and adjustments to various operating systems on the vehicles, equipment, or related components.
- Perform PMIs on tractors, trailers, and other powered equipment/vehicles.
- Perform tire and brake maintenance.
- Identify and repair or report worn or failed components, leaks, etc.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas.
- Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
- Maintain accurate records (time, repair orders, and parts usage) on computer, smartphone, and tablet technology.
- Review the electronic pre-inspection checklist and address issues daily.
- Consult with immediate supervisor when a repair is outside of skill set to determine an approach to ensure proper and safe in-house repairs and/or if outside vendor assistance is required.
- Road-test/ Test drive vehicles under 26,000GVW
- Fill in portable unit routes, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to work independently
- Demonstrated experience implementing and enforcing Health and Safety laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and following prescribed instructions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external team members.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, prefer a one-year certificate from college or technical school.
- Minimum of two years related experience/training.
- ASE Certification in PMI & Brakes a plus.
- Valid driver's license, CDL license a plus.
- Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude, repair experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, and safety training.
Physical Requirements
- Move frequently-stand, walk, crouch, bend, and sit.
- Use hands to touch, handle, grasp, stretch, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to50lbs.and occasionally lift and/or move up to100lbs.
- Use protective clothing or gear such as masks, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, or shields.
- Working on a computer or tablet to record maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act or similar law in order to apply for employment, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
Job applicants may request to review the company's Affirmative Action plans by contacting the talent acquisition team/recruiter or the Human Resources department.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
