Lead Diesel/Trailer Mechanic /Shop Forman

Area Storage & Transfer, Inc. is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience working with the United States Postal Service.

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Diesel/Trailer Mechanic/Shop Foreman to take charge of our shop operations. You will report directly to the Fleet Director. If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in your work and leadership, this is the opportunity for you.

What do we offer for compensation and benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience from $32.00 to $40.00 dollars per hour

• Health Insurance

• Short- and Long-term disability paid by the company

• Life Insurance paid by the company

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Personal Days

• 401K

Duties:

• Oversee daily shop operations and workflow.

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, and drivetrains.

• Perform preventive maintenance on tractors and trailers to ensure compliance with FMCSA, federal and state regulations.

• Train, mentor, and support junior mechanics.

• Maintain parts inventory and maintenance equipment.

• Welds, replace parts, repairs parts, repair electrical systems, diagnose vehicles for minor body and fender work, perform tune-ups and troubleshoots problems when needed.

• Maintains accurate maintenance and repair records for the fleet using our fleet software eMaint.

• Entering DVIR’s into eMaint for repair orders and check to make sure repair work was performed for completeness.

• Ensure all equipment has necessary paperwork and licenses to operate legally.

Education:

High School graduate plus 3 to 5 years’ experience as a diesel truck mechanic, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

• ASE certification a plus (but not required)

• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in diesel truck and trailer maintenance and repair.

• Considerable knowledge of diesel engine operation and repair.

• Considerable knowledge of trailer repair.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.