Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic

Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic

Reuther Material is an industry-leading company specializing in building materials. We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for full-time, skillful Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic to join our dynamic team in our Succasunna, NJ location. In this position, you will collaborate with other repair team members to ensure a vehicle is safely and efficiently operating to the driver's needs.

What we offer:

• Choice of competitive health insurance plans (medical, dental and vision).
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) option.
• Up to 10 PTO days in the 1st year of employment (incremental increases after).
• Job-related training.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions and perform the repair.
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts.
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts.
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks.
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
• Performs repairs (including electrical and hydraulic systems) and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Reviews and completes repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment in compliance with Reuther and OSHA standards.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and familiarity with diesel trucks.
• Excellent physical condition and coordination (including the ability to reach above your head, bend, stand, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, kneel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as relevant to the job).
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, during periods of high demand.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather (inclement and otherwise).
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical machinery and parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• Regularly loud noise level.
• High school diploma.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid I-9 credentials (i.e. valid passport, drivers license, state-issued , social security card, etc..).

Other:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.