We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic. In this role, you will diagnose, adjust, repair, or perform preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers and all types of diesel engines.
More specifically you will:
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
- Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Perform routine repairs and inspections on tires, including mounting and dismounting tires for replacement or repair. Be accountable for tire rotation on power units as well as overall tire inventory.
- Raise trucks, trailers, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
- Be familiar with and comply with DOT and BWI Vehicle Maintenance Guidelines.
To apply for this position, you must have high school diploma (or GED), and one year of experience.
Key benefits include 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, excellent health, dental & vision care plan options, flexible spending account and health savings account options, life & disability insurance, paid vacation, and 8 paid company holidays.
The candidate will be compensated based on their work experiences and skills, with the minimum starting salary for this position being $28 per hour.
