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Form of workAmericold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What You'll Do
- Work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, earning hourly pay and benefits including health, vision, dental, 401K with matching, up to 15 paid time off (PTO) days in your first year, and paid holidays.
- You will specialize in preventative and routine maintenance on tractors and trailers, and repairing and troubleshooting issues with major components of these systems.
- Perform basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and make necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation.
- Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, using hand-written or electronic forms as required.
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- 2-4 years' practical experience with Tractor Trailer maintenance required.
- Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair (with some assistance) major Tractor Trailer components such as: gas and diesel engines, power trains, electrical systems, brake systems and suspension systems
- Ability to work with other technicians to solve problems and complete tasks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the repair and diagnosis of - with some assistance: Engines (gas and diesel), Power train to include differentials, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, PTO's and wheel ends, Electrical systems including starters and alternators, HVAC systems, steering systems, Electronics to include ECM's, ECU's, sensors etc., Engine bolt on items such as turbos, fan clutches, injectors, cooling system etc., Brake systems including ABS, Suspension systems (spring and air).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
- Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
- Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units
- Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment
- Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order
- Maintain work area appearance and safetyPhysical Requirements:
- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
- Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch
- Ability to enter and exit driver's compartment of truck and/or behind cab using normally available foot and handholds
- Must be able to use hand and power tools.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
- One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Compensation MinimumCompensation MaximumEmployment Type: FULL_TIME
