Experienced Truck Technician - up to $5,000. sign on bonus
About the Job
Experienced Truck Technician
The Company:
May’s Fleet Sales and Service is a family owned business and is known for the great care we take with both customers and employees alike. We are a growing medium and heavy-duty truck maintenance company based in Syracuse, NY that offers its employees a great workplace, good pay, benefits, bonus opportunities, and advancement. We treat our employees with respect.
Our mission:
We strive to be the first choice for our customers by providing superior products and services; the first choice for our employees by offering safe and rewarding employment; and the first choice for our vendors by offering loyalty and support.
Primary Purpose:
Perform diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles to ensure proper performance, repair, and safety of all customer vehicles.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Technical School training preferred.
- Must Possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.
- CDL license preferred but not required.
- Certified NYS DMV Vehicle Safety Inspector.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Must have a thorough knowledge of NYS DMV vehicle safety specifications.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of US DOT vehicle safety specifications.
- Must possess excellent work habits and attendance.
- Advanced knowledge of automotive/truck diagnostics, repair, and maintenance processes.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
- Ability to communicate effectively. (verbal and written)
- Ability to work well with other shop personnel.
- Ability to diagnose and perform vehicle repairs, maintenance, and service operations.
Experience:
- At least three years of experience in truck repair.
- Two years total experience performing complex mechanical repairs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Communicate diagnosis and repairs both written and verbally.
- Prioritize work order and stay on task.
- Maintains vehicle records and repair orders in the company service management software program.
- Recommends vehicle repairs as needed.
- Practice safe work habits and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Submit to Drug and Alcohol Testing as required.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Follow shop procedures and policies.
- Manage duty times as approved, logging all work hours as required.
- Works closely with Service Advisor and Parts Manager to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction with services performed.
- Inspect work performed to assure all work meets company standards and customer expectations.
- Review work orders upon completion.
- Perform state and federal safety inspections as needed.
- Assist other technicians, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Inventory and Equipment:
- Maintain shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
- Request equipment and supplies as needed.
- Assist with the upkeep and appearance of shop and parking lot area, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Small hand tools, drills, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, torch, jack, lift equipment, vehicle diagnostic, repair equipment, personal computer, fax machine, phone, and copier.
Physical Demands:
Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.; routinely lift and carry parts and equipment 15-75 pounds; possess manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion.
Environment:
Work around moving objects or vehicles; fumes, solvents, grease, and oil. May work under conditions of inclement weather.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation to all employees but individual pay depends upon experience.
Our benefit plan includes:
- Company matching health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Company matching retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Bonus plan