Diesel Mechanic (Truck/Trailer) Technician for our shop in Portage, IN .

Mechanic Pay:

• Starting pay $22 /hour
• $1500 Sign On Bonus
• Tool reimbursement program available

Hours:

• Monday- Friday
• 8:00am- 4:30pm

Mechanic Benefits:

• Paid weekly direct deposit
• Paid orientation training
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• 401 (K)Profit sharing with company match (fully vested after 3 years)
• Consistent, year-round work

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance ontrailers and commercial trailers/trucks
• Preventative maintenance checking tires, wheels, brakes, air systems, clutch/linkage, starting system, electrical system
• Truck and trailer DOT inspection
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on diesel "heavy-duty" trucks primarily, and may also work on chemicaltrailers, including chemical tankers and dry bulk units
• Diesel work duties typically include all aspects of truck repair other than bodywork, to include computer diagnostics on engine/transmission/chassis, emissions system repairs, transmission/clutch/linkage; electrical; starting systems; engine PM; A/C; and other typical truck repairs
• Trailer repair duties typically include checking running gear including brakes, tires/wheels, air systems, suspension, electrical systems & lights. Trailer HM183 inspections are performed at this shop, will not be a requirement of this position but the opportunity to learn these will be present if desired to learn this aspect of trailer repairs

Experience/Requirements:

• Valid ID
• 2 years verifiable experience within transportation industry
• Previous experience with all types and makes of tractors and trailers heavy-duty diesel trucks
• Basic hand and air power tools