Diesel Mechanic - DWKND Shift

Job Description:

Diesel Mechanic We are hiring immediately multiple Diesel Mechanics to maintain, diagnose and repair our commercial vehicles and related equipment in our Portage, IN location.  If your background includes diesel technician or related experience and excellent customer service skills, please apply!  We have multiple shifts available!  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 

Assists in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing commercial vehicles and related equipment. Also maintains, inspects, grades, changes and repairs commercial vehicle tires to ensure an effective Tire Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment within specified Service Repair Times (SRT)
• Follow established maintenance procedures and guidelines
• Safety procedures are followed at all times.

Benefits 

• STARTING PAY $25 PLUS (DEPENDS ON SKILL LEVEL)
• $50 per month tool stipend
• $50 per month technology stipend
• Shift available:
• WKND: Fri-Sun -- 6am-7pm ($2.50 shift differential)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Prescription Discount card
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401k+match…and more!
  • Technician Tool Program
  • Freightliner Training Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Shop environment where continuously exposed to several elements such as, noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.  Also may have exposure at times to the outside weather elements. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

 While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc., plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, and 1 to 6 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Maverick Transportation, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.