Truck Shop Mechanic

Basic Purpose and Scope:

The Truck Shop Mechanic will diagnose, repair, and maintain all trucks, refrigerated trailers, food grade tanker trailers, forklifts

Core Values Culture Service:

1. Responsible for driving the Litehouse culture through company core values
2. Accountable for outstanding Customer service to all internal and external Customers
3. Develop and maintain effective relationships through collaboration and consistent timely communication
4. Help uphold a "Team Member" environment supporting others with positive behavior

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine and advanced maintenance on transportation related rolling stock for purpose of safety- 20%
2. Inspects all braking systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, to ensure proper operating conditions- 10%
3. Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment for repair recommendations regarding vehicle warranty- 30%
4. Determines vehicle and equipment condition by conducting inspections, diagnostics checks, identifying worn or damaged parts- 20%
5. Maintains vehicle repair records in truck shop software program- 10%
6. Schedules repairs by prioritization includes warranty work scheduling- 10%
7. Maintains in shop parts supply, creates purchase orders, work orders, as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration- Ongoing
8. Responsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor- Ongoing
9. Other activities and duties as assigned- Ongoing

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO PERFORM WORK:

1. Education: 2-year certificate from college or technical school; 3 to 5 years verifiable related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in equipment repair field
2. Certifications: CDL, Air Braking Systems, Forklift Repair
3. Experience in use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power and pneumatic tools, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists
4. Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, repair manuals, instructional text, and procedural manuals
5. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
6. Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company
7. Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to express ideas effectively and efficiently
8. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
9. Ability to meet attendance requirements

Travel Requirements:

1. Travel up to 10% of the time should be expected
2. Travel may be required with little warning and/or for extended periods of time. Off-site deployment of up to 2 weeks could be expected

Physical Demands:

Sitting 20% Walking 40% Standing 40%

Near Acuity

Speaking Ordinary Speech

Hearing Ordinary Conversation

Manual Dexterity Computer Keyboard Fingering

Work Environment:

Normal Truck shop environment

Exposure Noise related to engines running, air compressors, pneumatic tools, hammering

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.