Diesel​/Trailer Mechanic

Area Storage & Transfer, Inc. is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience working with the United States Postal Service.

We are looking for a highly skilled Diesel/Trailer Mechanic to take charge of our shop operations. You will report directly to the Fleet Director. If you are a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in your work and leadership, this is the opportunity for you.

• Competitive pay based on experience from $32.00 to $35.00 dollars per hour
• Health Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability paid by the company
• Life Insurance paid by the company
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• 401K

• Oversee daily shop operations and workflow.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, and drive trains.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tractors and trailers to ensure compliance with FMCSA, federal and state regulations.
• Train, mentor, and support junior mechanics.
• Maintain parts inventory and maintenance equipment.
• Welds, replace parts, repairs parts, repair electrical systems, diagnose vehicles for minor body and fender work, perform tune‑ups and troubleshoot problems when needed.
• Maintains accurate maintenance and repair records for the fleet using our fleet software eMaint.
• Entering DVIR’s into eMaint for repair orders and check to make sure repair work was performed for completeness.
• Ensure all equipment has necessary paperwork and licenses to operate legally.

High School graduate plus 3 to 5 years’ experience as a diesel truck mechanic, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• ASE certification a plus (but not required)
• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in diesel truck and trailer maintenance and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of diesel engine operation and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of trailer repair.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.