What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Diesel Technician position at Americold?
Job Description : *About Us Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage.
Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What You'll Do
Full time position. Monday through Friday. First Shift. Excellent steady pay and benefits including health, Rx, vision, dental, matching 401k, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors and trailers. Repair and troubleshoot issues with major components of these systems.
Complete basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and make necessary adjustments.
- Accurately document all maintenance performed.
- Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as company policies / procedures.
- Military welcome! Veterans encouraged to apply!
- What Experience You Need
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- 2-4 years' practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required.
- Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance and Class A CDL required.
- Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair (with some assistance) major tractor trailer components such as : gas and diesel engines, power trains, electrical systems, brake systems and suspension systems.
- Ability to work with other technicians to solve problems and complete tasks. *Physical Requirements : *The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and / or assistance from another person Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission.
Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch Ability to enter and exit driver's compartment of truck and / or behind cab using normally available foot and handholds Must be able to use hand and power tools.* What Could Set You Apart
One or more Medium / Heavy Truck ASE Certifications
- What We Offer
- Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being.
When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world. Americold is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. EOE / AA M / F / D / V DFW.
