What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at Bentley Truck Services - New Castle?
Fleet Mechanic
New Castle, DE
Bentley Truck Services, Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1991. Starting as a small 2 bay shop in Philadelphia, we now span the entire eastern seaboard with 8 state of the art locations offering commercial truck sales, commercial truck rentals, full-service leasing, contract maintenance, parts, and service. We strive to create an uplifting and welcoming environment for our 200 employees and customers. We continue to work every day towards our philosophy of being Committed to Excellence. If you have passion and are committed to success, we want you on our Team!
We offer in-house training programs that boost technicians’ skills to required levels, excellent potential for growth, flexible work hours and more. We are hiring for Fleet Mechanics. If you have fleet or dealership experience, please apply - we'd love to speak with you!
Fleet Mechanic Job Summary
Perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems. Repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts, and change hydraulic fluids.
Responsibilities
- Input daily repair reports into software-based tracking program
- Complete Pre-Trip truck inspections to prioritize work accordingly
- Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment
- Diagnose, service and repair various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and manual transmissions, and pneumatic systems
- Participate in the review of some operational and mechanical safety related issues associated with the fleet including
- Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis
- Perform routine brake inspections/ adjustments on commercial vehicles following Federal DOT requirements
- Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed
- Communicate with drivers and managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices
- Order parts from approved vendors and drive Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts when needed
Qualifications
- Experience performing PM related services
- Valid driver’s license: CDL Preferred (Will Train)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Experience in diagnosing and repairing light, medium and heavy-duty trucks (A Plus)
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screening required by DOT
Benefits
- Sick/PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Competitive Wage
- Generous 401k match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Quarterly Tool Allowance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life, LTD, STD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.