Lead Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift - Reliable Carriers, Inc.
Canton, MI 48187
About the Job
The Company:
Reliable Carriers is North America's largest exotic, luxury and collector car company. Serving the world's leading auto brands, auction houses and collectors since 1960. We're a family-owned and operated business, with 5 locations nationwide. We also have 4 in-house shops nationwide where we maintain our own fleet of diesel tractors and car-hauling trailers.
The Role:
Lead Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift Lead Diesel Mechanic at Luxury Auto Transport Company.
Shift:
Reliable Carriers is North America's largest exotic, luxury and collector car company. Serving the world's leading auto brands, auction houses and collectors since 1960. We're a family-owned and operated business, with 5 locations nationwide. We also have 4 in-house shops nationwide where we maintain our own fleet of diesel tractors and car-hauling trailers.
The Role:
Lead Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift Lead Diesel Mechanic at Luxury Auto Transport Company.
Shift:
- 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 12:30 am).
- Full-time - 45 hours/week.
Role Description:
This person would be responsible for overseeing the second shift at our in-house shop in Canton, MI to keep up our level of commitment to safety, customer service, and fleet performance. Reliable Carriers maintain our fleet of equipment in-house, including our diesel tractors and custom car-hauling trailers. Tractors in our fleet include Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, Volvo, and Kenworth. Trailers are majority enclosed, and designed for car hauling.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable, hardworking Technician to apply his or her leadership & mechanical skills in a company that offers a great work environment, long-term job security, and a fleet of the nation's most jaw-dropping trucks & trailers on the road.
What you'll do:
- Manage the second shift of technicians while prioritizing work accordingly.
- Perform truck repair and maintenance work on our fleet of diesel tractors and car-hauling trailers in accordance with factory and industry standards.
- Oversee & manage PM's on equipment as needed on a scheduled basis.
- Manage repairs & work orders.
- Communicate timeframes, expectations and issues to our drivers, shop managers and leadership team.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, powertrain, electrical, and lighting systems.
- Consistently look for and identify equipment issues on tractors and trailers that could cause a safety issue or equipment failure, ultimately causing downtime with the unit.
- Focused on time units and getting routine maintenance done within the allotted time frame.
- Maintain tractors and trailers to Reliable Carriers and Federal CSA standards.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
Experience:
- Prior leadership/journeyman experience in diesel truck repair, heavy-duty maintenance, or similar experience.
- 4+ years of relatable work experience.
- Industry technical certifications are a plus.
- SAE or state certification is a plus, but not required.
- A degree in Diesel Technology is a plus.
- Experience in Microsoft Office.
- Leadership ability, able to work & manage a team in a very fast-paced environment with high-pressure situations.
- Ability to effectively deal with both drivers and the shop team in a diplomatic way.
- Must be willing to learn and help drive new efficiencies in the process.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and the legal right to work in the U.S.
- Must pass an initial background, drug test and pre-hire physical screening.
- Must speak fluent English.
- Must have basic hand tools and toolbox or mobile cabinet.
Benefits:
Compensation:
- Full-time position: 45 hours/week.
- Earnings based on experience
- Shift Premium: Earn $1/hour additional for second shift hours!
- Weekly settlements via direct deposit.
- Overtime is available at a 1.5x hourly rate.
Bonus Pay:
- Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 (paid out in 3-payments every 90 days).
- Annual profit-sharing program based on company performance.
- Last year all employees that worked at the company for 1+ years received a bonus of approx. $5000.
Full health benefits:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medical, Dental and Vision care for you and your dependents.
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Life insurance.
Additional Benefits:
- Paid vacations, personal days, & holidays!
- 401k Plan.
- Uniforms are provided at no charge.
- Team building events: Team events include racing schools, go-kart takeovers (Reliable 500), Backstage passes to racing events, and more!
- Team recognition rewards such as tool allowance bonuses: Occasional Tool Allowance Bonuses to all our Mechanics to show our appreciation for their hard work & craft!
About Reliable Carriers, Inc.:
Reliable Carriers is North America’s largest exotic, luxury & collector car transport company. Proudly serving the worlds top auto brands, private collectors, and events since 1960. Official Company Pages:ReliableCarriers.comInstagram.com/ReliableCarriers
Source : Reliable Carriers, Inc.