Summary

Diagnoses equipment failures and service and makes repairs to the Company's fleet and equipment in compliance with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications and DOT (US Dept. of Transportation) safety regulations and requirements.

This position has a target wage of $27.95 - $28.95 DOE

Benefits

Perdue offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short and long-term disability protection, and flexible spending accounts.

Reimbursement for work boots

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose company's fleet and equipment failures.
• Make repairs in compliance with OEM specifications and DOT safety regulations and requirements.
• Dispose of failed parts, fluids, and other waste in an environmentally conscious manner.
• Ensure work orders are properly completed and work repair task description is accurate to work completed.
• Remove, clean, repair, re-install, and adjust vehicle components proficiently.
• Higher level Fleet Techs gain increased knowledge of different vehicle components.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and tire maintenance.
• Perform road calls and emergency services as necessary.
• Perform daily safety inspections and minimal reworks while maintaining production standards.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years' experience in Mechanic or Diesel preferred.
• Continuous ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) re-certification is required. Requires a minimum of two ASE certifications. New associates must earn one ASE certification within their first six months of employment and must earn the remaining one certification within their first year of employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating repair shop equipment.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with all levels.
• Basic computer skills.

Experience Preferred

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is strongly preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs.
• Required to sit, stand, walk use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, hear, to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
• Must be able to lay on back on a mechanic's dolly to work underneath motor vehicle equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed with exposure to noise, chemicals, noxious odors gases, poor ventilation, inclement weather, dirt, grease, dust, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.