Diesel Truck Mechanic

Job Title: Diesel Truck Mechanic

Company: Gateway

Location: New Haven, CT

Summary of Position:
Supports operations by installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment. Identifies sources of problems through inspection and observation, and completes necessary repairs promptly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and Diagnose: Perform diagnostics to determine issues with equipment and execute necessary repairs.
• Mechanical Repairs: Conduct mechanical repairs as needed to ensure equipment functionality.
• Sanitation and Housekeeping: Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work overtime during the week or on weekends.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Resourceful, well-organized, and dependable.

Competencies:

• Verbal Comprehension: Understand both general and technical oral and written communications.
• Communication Skills: Provide clear instructions and directions.
• Reasoning Skills: Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Time Management: Values time and manages it effectively, prioritizing tasks and managing a broad range of activities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Physical Ability: Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ pounds, climb heavy equipment safely, bend, kneel, and work with arms raised for prolonged periods.
• Technical Skills: A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.
• Equipment Knowledge: Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions.
• Diagnostic Skills: Strong diagnostic skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Quality Repairs: Ability to provide quality, efficient repairs within acceptable time standards.
• Compliance: Follow all instructions from the manager/supervisor and working foreman.
• Driver's License: Must have a valid driver’s license.
• TWIC Card: Must have a valid TWIC card or the ability to obtain one.

Additional Pluses:

• Technical Certification: A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.
• CDL/HAZ Endorsement: Possession of a CDL/HAZ endorsement is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) plan
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• Bonus pay

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The work environment is typically dry and sometimes dusty.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment involves hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, errant chemicals, heavy equipment, and extreme heights.
• Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting, and noise levels in the work environment.

If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and a team-driven attitude, we encourage you to apply.