Night Truck Mechanic

Job Summary

The Night Truck Mechanic is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet vehicles.
• Reviews driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Maintains clean environment.
• Need to have understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Need to have basic welding knowledge.
• Maybe required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience with vehicular mechanical maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.
• A/C and Brake Certification.
• Basic Component Replacement.
• Knowledge in Diesel/Gasoline powered engine and power-train mechanics.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors and high heat and cold temperatures.