Garage Diesel Tech II

at Dot Foods, Inc. in University Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Your Role: A Garage Technician / Mechanic is responsible for performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on our fleet of diesel trucks and/or Refrigerated and dry van trailers. Key duties will include:
Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and overhaul brake, HVAC, and major drive line component systems
Diagnostics and repair of electrical, lighting, and onboard vehicle computer systems
Provide breakdown support to drivers and other distribution center garage employees
Perform preventive maintenance procedures utilized to maintain the company fleet of diesel truck and trailer assets per established company procedures
Accurately documents all work performed
Maintain the shop area in a clean, safe and professional manner
Applies lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste in all areas of the position
Role Specifics:
Schedule: 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM Sunday thru Wednesday or Wednesday thru Saturday
Work both inside and outside in all weather conditions
Regular moving and lifting of heavy objects and machinery up to 75 pounds
What Can Dot Offer You?
As a family-owned and -operated company for the past 55 years, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture within the business. As a vital part of that family unit, we want to ensure you feel included and respected for any differing ideas. We appreciate those opinions and count on them to make us successful. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
Competitive pay: $22.22 to $33.34
Full benefits package - including medical, dental, 401k and profit-sharing
Family-friendly work environment
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
We Need You To Have:
Minimum of 2 years mechanic experience or technical school graduate
High school diploma or GED
Ability to lift 75 lbs as needed
We'd Like You To Have:
History of performing specialized troubleshooting and repairs using manufacturer diagnostic tools
Previous experience providing support and leadership to other technicians and mechanics
Prior leadership or supervisory experience
Desire to be a strong team player working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
A valid class A CDL, pays additional differential
Qualifications

Education
High School (required)

Experience
Minimum of 2 years mechanic experience or technical school graduate (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

EOE/AA Employer- We will not discriminate in our employment practices due to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status