This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance program for a trucking fleet of vehicles. Primary responsibilities include ensuring that equipment and machinery is maintained and operational according to DOT requirements. Additional responsibilities include: Effectively utilizing preventative maintenance methodologies to ensure effective utilization of the trucking fleet; assist in effectively managing parts inventory and supplier relationships; and works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.  Specifically, the mechanical technician:

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work.
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.