Truck Mechanic

Truck MechanicJob DescriptionAs a Truck Mechanic, you will be responsible for all major repairs, including engine, transmission, accident damage, and rear-end within the transportation truck shop. You will perform all maintenance tasks to ensure a functional and operational transportation fleet.Responsibilities

Perform Truck Mechanic B requirements, including all major preventive maintenance and major component rebuilds.

Read and interpret all shop material.

Perform repairs and maintenance on refrigeration equipment as needed.

Repair major structural damage to trailers and refrigeration systems.

Perform internal repairs on engines and components.

Perform all functions of a Truck Mechanic C, including basic service line functions like checking tire air pressure and changing lights.

Perform minor tune-ups and solve electrical and brake problems.

Conduct compressor preventive maintenance for refrigeration systems.

Repair all tractors (except rebuilds), warehouse equipment, external components, minor trailers, refrigeration systems, and external engines.

Strive to find more efficient ways to perform tasks and seek to reduce costs and improve labor productivity.

Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting the work group or distribution center to maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.

Ensure compliance with company standards in accuracy, safety, and productivity.

Essential Skills

Experience repairing diesel engines, replacing brakes, and replacing tires.

Proficiency in working on trailers and engines for 18-wheelers.

Experience repairing and maintaining refrigeration units on trucks.

Skills in refrigeration, brakes, engine repair, welding, and body repair.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Welding experience is a plus.

Ability to repair bodywork.

Truck Refrigeration is a plus.

Strong Diesel Truck experience

Why Work Here?We offer a 5% 401(k) company match, company perks discount, and an Employee Assistance Program. Our competitive health insurance package includes dental, vision, life insurance, and voluntary benefits. Overtime work is available!Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a non-climate controlled truck shop with heaters on during the winter and fans during the summer. The 2nd shift is as follows: Sun-Thurs 1pm-9:30pm, Mon-Fri 1pm-9:30pm, and Tues-Sat 1pm-9:30pm. New hires will train on the B schedule and may be subject to the C schedule permanently. After the new year, shifts may rotate weekly but will follow the A, B, and C schedules.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elloree, South Carolina.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00 Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elloree,SC.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.