FLEET MECHANIC I-SAN ANTONIO

Job Details General Summary:

Ensures all trucks, trailers and yard tractors are in working order and are compliant to federal standards.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Diagnose and repair truck, trailer components such as doors, floors, side panels, electrical and air brake systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on tractor and trailer equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders.
• Perform maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, lift-gates, and any company-owned equipment.
• Abide by all Company policies and safety rules and assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist drivers with addressing outstanding vehicle issues.
• Maintains repairs for class 8 trucks, trailers and yard tractors.
• Safely operates gauges, forklifts, shunt truck, torches, grinders, and various hand and power tools.
• Performs DOT inspections and compliancy.

Job Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions as needed
• Effective communicator and team player
• Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills
  WORK EXPERIENCE
• Experience working with air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems.

Prior welding and fabrication experience preferred. Tire repair experience (repair, mounting, dismounting) preferred.

Working Conditions

• Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/or confined or close spaces
• Work is performed under changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold
• Walking long distances; sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis
• Fast-paced environment
• Exposure to noise and heights
  Dollar General is an equal opportunity employer.