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Experienced Diesel and Trailer Mechanic Needed
Austin Fleet Services (AFS) is hiring for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to add to our growing business! We are a mobile and in-shop fleet maintenance and repair company serving customers in Texas.
Why join Austin Fleet Services?
- Hourly and overtime pay or flag rate pay
- Performance Bonuses
- $125 Boot Allowance
- $125 Semi-Annual Tool Allowance
- Benefits Available (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Training
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, rotating on-call.
- Voted Best Truck Repair Shop (2022)
- Customer reviews at 4.8 stars!
- Non-corporate atmosphere.
Essential Functions
All Diesel Mechanic positions will be required to perform vehicle maintenance & repair duties safely and accurately in the shop and mobile in a fast-paced environment.
Applicant must possess the highest level of honesty and integrity. You will diagnose and repair all makes and model class 1 to 8 trucks and trailers. Work is done at the shop or customer’s location. Must have excellent communication skills, maintain good customer relationships, and possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision. Applicant must have own tools, and pass a full back ground check prior to employment.
What you will do:
- Diagnose and repair truck and trailer maintenance problems.
- Repair class 1 to 8 engines, transmissions, air leaks, wheel assemblies, electrical, hvac, suspensions, and more.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections of all trucks, tractors and trailers.
- Repair trailer doors, springs, panels, and lift gates.
- Ensure that all parts and labor are accurately charged.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance to OSHA & client standards.
- Possess a do whatever it takes attitude
- The job also requires being on-call evenings and weekends on a rotational basis
- Performs work by traveling independently to various locations as scheduled. Mobile & In-Shop.
- This position may require working at customer location full-time and shift could be starting at 6:30am.
Required Skills & Education:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on medium/heavy duty truck and trailers or equivalent
- HS Diploma
- Technical College a plus
- Clean driving record
- Strong Electrical and Hydraulic back ground required. Ability to read electrical schematics
- Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
- Applicant must have own tools related to work requirements
- Must be able to multi-task and be very organized.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to attend workshops and continuing education classes/programs
