Diesel Mechanic- Markham, Il Relocation Assistance Available

Shifts Available:

Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30am

Sunday-Wednesday 6am-430pm

What You’ll Do:
Tests, services, and repairs tractors and related mechanical components.

• Diagnose and repair most transmission, engine, electrical, suspension, driveline, HVAC, brakes and air systems. May require assistance from Tech III.
• Repair/Replace bolt on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Perform DOT inspections as outlined in USX guidelines.
• Perform open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Perform 90 day lease operator inspections.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Capable of using all diagnostic equipment and resources.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most SRT times.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Check vehicle fluids; transmission, oil, windshield wiper, antifreeze, etc.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance (pm’s) as outlined in USX pm guidelines.
• Change vehicle tires.
• Grease mechanical parts
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:
Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of tractor experience required.
• A Technical Diploma from an accredited Diesel Technology Program may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

Skills/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Physical Requirements: while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight
• Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently
• Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement
• Ability to reach heights over 72” frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18” frequently
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum
• Ability to frequently climb 51’ with one 24” step and pull full body weight.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs 24” without a hand hold rail.
• Ability to pull self up ladder with 4x17”steps with upper body pull.
• Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight.
• Ability to frequently go up and down ramp.
• Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally carry, lift overhead, high, low and medium lift 51/75 lbs, frequently 50/21 lbs and constantly 20/1 lbs.

*Must be able to perform all physical requirements with reasonable accommodation.

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Work Environment: this job operates in a well-lit and well-ventilated repair shop environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.46 - $28.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: Remote