Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE, INC

Health Benefits - 10 Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation

Wage Based On Experience

DALLAS, TX

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Call: 800-325-6456

Ask For: Charleston, Jarred, or JimBob

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying and replacing worn and damaged parts.

Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.

Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Perform any other work as assigned.

Requirements: Must be able to work any shift, 7x24x365 including holidays and weekends

Must have valid state driver’s license

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, bilingual is a plus

Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds on a regular and routine basis, bend, stoop, push, pull, lift and/or remain in awkward positions for extended period of times

Must be able to work day, evening or night shift any day of the week. We operate 365 days per year, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day including holidays and weekends.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance paid by company for employee. Employee can add dependents at their expense.

10 paid holidays per year

Earn 1 week vacation after 1 year of employment, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 10 years

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a).

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities,

and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ

and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.