Diesel Mechanic ; 1st Shift- SYGMA - Danville, IL

Job Summary

To provide safe, reliable and cost‑efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

• 1st Shift
• Pay: $34.00-$38.00/hr, depending on experience
• Tool and Boot Allowance
• Benefits for you and your immediate family
• 401(k) - Options to buy stock options and more

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances to maximize safety, reliability and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Perform FAI/CVI (First Article Inspection/Commercial Vehicle Inspection) (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light‑duty vehicles, and any other company‑owned equipment, complying with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies (lift‑gates, light‑duty vehicles), and any other company‑owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles.
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write‑ups timely and efficiently.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications, including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive‑line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition systems, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift‑gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures and document all work performed on work orders.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development towards positions of greater responsibility.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not available.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing.
• Knowledge of controls and electric (DC low voltage).
• Electric motor knowledge (DC).
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

• Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training, 2‑year school.
• High school diploma or GED required.

• 4 years of experience OR
• 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Current and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred, not required).

• Annual Inspector Certification knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Brake Inspector Certification knowledge, skills and abilities.
• ASE certifications – Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (preferred, not required).
• Working knowledge of computer‑based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components.
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment.
• Expert knowledge and skill in preventive maintenance inspections and repair.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations.
• Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools and other shop equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach.
• Ability to push/pull.
• Ability to lift/carry.
• Ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools.

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.