Tire and Lube Technician

Watkins Express Freight is seeking a highly motivated Diesel Mechanic who is looking for an opportunity for growth Our maintenance team maintains our fleet and ensure success for our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repair and change semi trailer and truck tires.
• Perform basic or minor repairs and inspections on brakes, tires, wiring etc.
• Perform basic and routine preventative maintenance on tractors and trailers
• Repair/Replace bolt on body parts such as hoods and cab extenders.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Drive trucks in and out of shop before and after repairs are completed.
• Work closely with other mechanics and make suggestions on complicated repairs.
• Clean and maintain work area on a daily basis.
• Perform open seat inspections to prepare tractor for next driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of tractor experience preferred.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.
• Experience in using diagnostics software preferred.

Skills/Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• CDL-A preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Physical Requirements: while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time supporting full body weight.
• Ability to walk 1000 feet minimum and change positions frequently.
• Ability to frequently move shoulders with full range of motion in all six planes of movement.
• Ability to reach heights over 72” frequently; ability to crouch to height of 18” frequently.
• Ability to reach and stretch across the midline with full cervical range of motion and bilateral range of motion.
• Ability to use hand tools constantly for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop to 30” minimum and kneel to 18” minimum.
• Ability to constantly go in/out of truck on 51” and one 24” step pulling full body weight.
• Ability to occasionally push 250 lbs, pull 125 lbs, frequently push/pull 100/50 lbs and constantly push/pull 50/25 lbs.

We offer benefits package including:

• Health care: Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Insurances: Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401K Plan with company match.

Job Type: Full-time.Pay: $15.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program

About Watkins Express Freight:

Watkins Express Freight is committed to providing affordable and reliable ground transportation safely to our customers through experienced personnel, accurate and timely information, and value-added customer support.

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