Tractor mechanic job description

Ready for a game changing career? It's time you get the best pay and the best benefits package in the region right now!

No experience? No problem! We have the experts that will train you to become an elite mechanic! Have experience? We have the power to push your career to the next level!
This Exciting Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:

* Life Changing Pay - Our Top 20% of Mechanics Earned over $87,000 & Overall the Average Salary is $75,000 based on performance.. We'll help you earn your way to the top with bonuses & unlimited overtime!
* More Free Time - Make Top Tier Pay while Only Working a 3 or 4-Day Work Week!
* Vacation & Sick Time
* No Tools? We Provide Up to $1500 for you to Equip Yourself with the Tools of the Trade
* The Power & Size of Prime Gives You Unlimited Advancement Opportunities
* Unbeatable Health Insurance Benefits at Extremely Reasonable Rates
* HSA Benefits
* Dental & Vision Plans
* Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
* 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
* An Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy
* We Provide Bibs, Steel Toed Boots, Coats, or Shirts Yearly with our Prime Apparel Program
* Continued Education Opportunities Include: OEM Educational Options, HVAC Certification & College Tuition Reimbursement

Our mechanics work in the best shops, with the best equipment & are empowered to really make a difference. Prime Inc. is the #1 refrigerated trucking company in America because we invest in our associates. This is your chance to become part of the best team in trucking!

Responsibilities

* Reads job order and listens to trailer in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
* Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
* Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
* Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part.
* Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and makes adjustments.
* Replaces defective part with new part or repairs or reproduces part from various kinds of metal stock.
* Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
* Assembles and test operates machine to verify connection of malfunction.
* Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
* Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment.
* Fixes body and/or repairs structural features on equipment.
* Performs routine preventative maintenance services.
* Electrical diagnostics and safety system repairs and replacement of parts
* Performs DOT inspections and all federal and state repair requirements.
* Cleans tools and working area.

Current Available Shifts:

Sun-Wed; Every other Wednesday off: 4:30 PM - 4:30 AM

Wed-Sat; Every other Wednesday off: 4:30 PM - 4:30 AM

Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge

Mechanical experience is a plus.

Abilities

Must have a strong work history. Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends required. Candidate must be able to acquire own basic hand tools and toolbox by the end of the training period (approximately 60 to 90 days).

Experience, Education, and Training

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant standing, forward reaching and feeling; frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stopping, squatting and pinching. Candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 100lbs and push and pull 50lbs. Steel toed footwear, and safety glasses are required in the shop.

Working Environment

Both indoor and outdoor working environment with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors. Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team. Applicants for the position understand and acknowledge that PRIME implements in active practice a hearing conservation program that is fully aligned with the prescribed OSHA and related regulatory requirements (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.95).

Licensing/Certification

Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Candidate must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc.

Job Title

Tractor Mechanic II (Plant 69, Dalton, GA) Mon-Thurs 6p-6a

Position Overview

Position Objective:

Perform annual statutory inspections, PM's, pre-trip inspections & all general repairs. Perform repairs to physical damage ranging from minor to major in nature.

Essential Duties :

(considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgement, safety knowledge & responsibility)

+ Comprehend & follow written and oral instructions.

+ Perform all pre-trip functions / inspections.

+ Perform all functions of scheduled PM's & annual inspections to fleet equipment.

+ Properly and legibly fill out repair orders when required.

+ Demonstrate proficiency and safe use of all shop tools & equipment including ladders, scaffolds, jacks, stands, wheel dolly, drills, saws, rivet guns, welders & torches, etc.

+ Effectively use personal hand tools required to perform job functions.

+ Demonstrate technical skills required to effectively make minor to major repairs to any area / component of fleet equipment.

+ Use the shop computer with TMT Mechanic Workstation Software for preparing & completing repair / work orders.

+ Must be proficient in the safe effective use of electric welders & cutting torches.

Physical Requirements:

+ Be able to complete repairs that my require reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.

+ Be capable of lifting tractor brake drums - approximately 75 lbs.

+ Be able to work off a ladder and under fleet equipment on a creeper on a daily basis.

+ Have the ability to accurately read gauges and dials.

+ Be able to distinguish colors.

+ Meet or exceed the medical requirements of the U.S.D.O.T.

+ Be able to move, operate, lift and store specialized equipment that includes, but is not limited to welding equipment, hand tools, shop machines and power tools.

+ Be able to enter and exit the vehicles cab with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.

+ Possess a current DOT Medical Card.

+ Class A CDL required (optional)

Other Requirements:

+ Be able to read and comprehend shop manuals.

+ Skillfully use micrometers, torque wrenches, measuring tapes, volt-ohm meters, battery load testers, charging systems test equipment, compression and vacuum gauges.

+ Legibly and accurately complete repair orders.

+ Be willing to move into different departments to keep the company running in an efficient operating manner. (This may require a shift change.)

+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Training Requirements:

+ Be willing to participate in training classes that are given by the company or requested by the company.

+ Be willing to take tests to provide management with information to be used for management and classification. (These tests may be written, practical, or oral.)

+ Meet the inspector qualification requirement required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations article 396.19.

+ Tool, Equipment & Material Requirements:

+ Possess hand tools required to perform all mechanical functions of a Mechanic Tractor I up to and including 1-1/4" sizes.

Schedule:

Monday- Thursday 6pm-6am

Work Shift

12 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Title:

Diesel Tractor Mechanic

Department:

Maintenance

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Ohio

City:

Toledo

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for performing basic maintenance, service, and repair of J.B. Hunt tractors and other equipment. Technicians must be able to complete all fleet maintenance processes and ensure that units meet J. B. Hunt specifications at all times. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description:

Job Description:

Come join a team where family comes first and safety matters!

$500 Sign-On bonus, payout at hire.

$17 - $27/ hour

$150 Yearly Boot Allowance

Our Toledo, OH location has been 14-year accident free! Win a yearly monetary award!

Additional benefits:

Uniforms

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Vacation, Sick, & Personal time

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision

Be proud to come to work in a clean professional environment with vast opportunities for growth and advancement!!

Applicants can be considered for I, II, or Sr. Tractor Technician depending on verified years of experience and position availability.

Key Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate foundational knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, basic repairs as it pertains to trailer maintenance, air brake systems, and FHWA Inspections.

* Accurately perform basic repairs to company and manufacturer specifications, complete work orders, demonstrate proficiency in company requirements for standard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines.

* Always maintain professional communication with JB Hunt personnel and customers.

* Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures.

* Work independently and seek assistance as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* 18 years of age.

* 1 year of experience in Semi-Trailer maintenance and repair and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Willingness to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

* DOT certified in FHWA Inspections & Air Brakes.

* Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively.

* Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds).

* Ability to multitask.

* Ability to read documents and/or information in English.

* Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE).

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Basic active listening skills.

* Basic computer skills and/or comfortable working with a computer.

* Basic deductive reasoning skills.

* Basic organizational skills.

* Basic time management skills.

* Basic welding skills (MIG and stick).

* Self-motivation.

Education:

GED, High School

Work Experience:

Maintenance

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00467760 Diesel Tractor Mechanic (Open)

"This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.