***$2500 Sign on Bonus Eligible***
Sign-on bonus: $1250 after 30 consecutive days of employment and an additional $1250 after 90 days of consecutive employment
Transport Services is a family-owned, full-service semi trailer dealership with locations in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio. We have been a model of sustained growth, stability and success since being founded in 1976 because of the passion and dedication of our employee team.
· Recognized by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as a Top Workplace in Northeastern Ohio for 7 years.
· Chosen in 2019 and 2020 by Women In Trucking as a Top Place For Women To Work In Transportation.
· Transport Services was recognized by Inc. 5000 Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in 2017, 2019, 2020 and again in 2021.
Transport Services is seeking an experienced professional to add to our already outstanding group of mechanical technicians. The position is a Semi-Trailer Mechanic\Technician to join our Service Division in Columbus, Ohio.
A SUCCESSFUL SEMI-TRAILER MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performing preventative maintenance and various repairs on semi trailers and/or diesel trucks in line with company and DOT standards.
REQUIREMENTS OF A SEMI-TRAILER MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN
This is a first shift, hourly/non-exempt position with hours of 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Requirements & Considerations:
· 1+ years of applicable trailer mechanics or diesel mechanics experience
· Demonstrate diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs
· Must provide own tools
· Self-motivated
· Hard-working
· Reliable
· Works well with others.
· Must be able to read and write
· Occasionally move parts and/or materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
· Must be able to bend
· Must be able to use power tools
· May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday
Preferred, but not required:
· Welding/fabrication experience
· Commercial Driver’s License
· ASE certifications
· Diesel/Truck repair experience
· Electrical/Refrigeration experience
THE LOCATION
The Columbus branch of Transport Services operates a Service Division including an 11-bay service shop and a state-of-the-art body shop that services commercial fleet semi trailers and diesel trucks. We specialize in everything from regular maintenance to custom fabrication to major collision repairs. The Service Division works in tandem with our on-site Rental, Sales, and Parts Divisions.
TRANSPORT SERVICES OFFERS THE SEMI-TRAILER MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN:
· A great company culture with career growth opportunities
· Competitive pay with bonus potential through an efficiency program
· Paid vacation, personal time and holidays
· Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401k savings plan, long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, personal time, and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
