Diesel Mechanic Technician A

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Merchants Foodservice - Monroe, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Monroe, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Diesel Mechanic Technician A is responsible for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of the company's fleet diesel equipment. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. The technician will work under minimal supervision and is expected to perform a variety of mechanical tasks, including overhauls and preventative maintenance, while also providing guidance to other mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision.
• Completes overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions.
• Performs preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment, including tractors and refrigeration units.
• Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as 'roadworthy'.
• Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment using hand and power tools.
• Trains and provides guidance to other mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 5 - 7 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair experience, including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and electronic component repair.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in refrigeration and/or overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates/2-Year Technical degree
• 7 - 10 years of proven experience in medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and electronic component repair.
• Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC and/or EPA, engine rebuild, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $30.00 per hour or more based on experience
• $5,000 Tool Allowance paid quarterly over 2 years
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities in a safe and inclusive working environment.