Description
Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.
This is a part-time position of about 20-25 hours per week, working 5 hour evenings Fri-Mon 3-8pm (exact times negotiable), plus on-call, with a competitive benefits package.
In this role, you will support the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) maintenance efforts for the Savage Transportation Facility in Safford, AZ., and ensure the facility's maintenance work is completed timely, efficiently and safely through preventative maintenance practices. This Class 8 Diesel Mechanic position will report to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
- Perform road services
- Perform routine services
- Diagnose problems
- Maintain appropriate records
- Change/adjust brakes; change/mount tires; grease CMVs; repair/replace lights; check/fill gear boxes; change oil/filter; check/change wheel bearings; change springs; clutch adjustment/replacement
- Understand/repair air brake system
- Understand/repair steering components
- Understand/repair trailer suspension
- Perform general cleanup duties
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensure proper safety rules and maintenance/operating procedures are followed
- Identify, procure, and maintain critical parts for the facility and equipment
- Manage spare parts inventory and ensure that necessary amounts of inventory are in stock to reduce delays or failures
Requirements/Qualifications:
- CDL Class A - a plus
- Clean Class C driver's license
- Welding knowledge/proficiency - a plus
- Experience with Mack trucks - a plus
- MACS Refrigerant Certification - a plus or be able to obtain
- Tank trailer experience - a plus
- Mechanically-inclined
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Ability to perform annual inspections
- Strong diagnostic ability
- Keen understanding of brake systems
- Computer skills a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective interfacing with internal leadership, drivers, external vendors and other team members
- Must demonstrate interpersonal skills and understand their role in meeting the major objectives
- Self-starter capable of working independently, in line with company goals, strategies and policies
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and carry critical projects to completion
- Ability to diagnose, problem solve, and execute plans
- Must be dependable, honest, and cooperative
- Must have clean work habits and willing to learn and follow all company guidelines and policies
- Possess own tools – a plus
Education/Experience:
- Background in planning and scheduling maintenance
- Experience applying and following safety regulations and written procedures
Physical Requirements:
- Will have exposure to chemicals and materials including acid wash, solvents, greases and oils
- Must be able to lift up to 60lbs
- Must be able to climb under truck on creeper
- Shift required to work weekends
- Will be “on call” weekends
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Additional Information:The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer.
Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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