Experienced On Highway Truck Mechanic
Smith Power Products, a Distributor for Wheel-Time, Mercedes, Allison Transmission, MTU, MTU Onsite Energy, Deutz, FPT and Ford Industrial is a leader in heavy duty diesel engine industry, with 9 locations and over 300 employees. Our continuing success and growth has created an immediate opportunity for the right individual.
Brief description:
We are seeking an experienced On-Highway Truck Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial trucks and trailers. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, electrical systems, transmissions, and preventative maintenance. This role requires excellent troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repairs efficiently to minimize vehicle downtime while ensuring DOT compliance and safety standards are met.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Perform technical skill including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators
· Provide emergency and/or unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal business hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed
· Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs
· Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal literature and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs
· Perform basic calculations
· Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
· Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner
· Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shop work areas, company vehicles, and job site work areas
· May perform work requiring the use of welding tools, winch, pulley, hoist and/or pallet jack
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including physical and work environment)
· Working knowledge of the mechanical operation, associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment in order to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions
· Must be strong mechanically
· Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals for practical application on repair and maintenance tasks
· Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoid electrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and prevent personal injury by using personal protective equipment, including the use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable
· Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weather related wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions
· Position requires extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands and fingers.
· Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs.
· Minimum job qualifications (education, work experience, licenses/certifications)
· High School or equivalent (GED)
· Motor Vehicle Record must be in good standing and comply with company policy
Job Type: Full-time, 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, Overtime, Weekend availability
Benefits:
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid time off
· Employee assistance program
· Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
· 401(K)
· 401(K) Match
· Profit Sharing
Experience:
· 2 to 5 years of related work experience, training or equivalent combination of both education and experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
