Diesel Technician

Company: Kenan Advantage Group
Location: Port Allen
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Fleet Mechanic
Call (855) 426-1690 or Apply Online

Pay: $18 - $27/hour (Based on Experience)

Join the industry leader! KAG is North America's largest independent fuels delivery and bulk liquids carrier. At KAG, we pride ourselves on providing the safest and highest quality service to our customers by delivering every load on time, without incident. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply! Our team members help us achieve our Vision of revolutionizing transportation and logistics within the liquid bulk industry through our national scale, advanced technology, and an uncompromising commitment to be the employer of choice.

Here are some of the benefits of joining our company:

• Extensive on the job training
  
• $150 Boot Allowance
  
• $250 Semi-Annual Tool Allowance after one year of service (up to $500 Annually)
  
• Benefits Available (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match)
  
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
  Essential Functions
  
  • Safely and accurately perform general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around the shop operations in a fast-paced environment.
    
  • Knowledge and understanding basic and intermediate preventative maintenance and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles to include tank trailer inspection and maintenance related to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
    
  • Train/assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include trucks, tractors, and trailers.
    
  • Create and complete work order entries. Maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records.
    
  • Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions such as regular servicing of vehicles including oil changes, and equipment inspections.
    
  • Electrical diagnostics, repair, and replacement.
    
  • Lead and/or assist with the physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders.
    
  • Learn and become proficient utilizing the company's maintenance software program to create and complete work orders.
    
  • Performs general cleaning and repair duties
    
  • Frequently lifting, carrying, and pushing to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
    
  • The following functions are applicable to a Level III Tech only
    
    • Supervise up to two (2) other technicians -- if no Lead Technician in the shop.
      
    • Schedule work for all technicians in the shop.
      Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
      
      Tech I & II Level Qualifications
      
      • High School diploma or equivalent required
        
      • Basic computer knowledge
        
      • Basic set of technician tools - in accordance with KAG list
        
      • Valid Driver s License
        
      • Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance/repair
        
      • Holds a current Air Brake Certification in compliance with FMSCR 396.25 or has at least 1 year of verifiable experience with the ability to obtain Air Brake Certification through KAG
        
      • Current certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMSCR or has at least 1 year of verifiable experience under a qualified inspector with the ability to obtain (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector certification through KAG
        
      • Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification
        
      • EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)
        Tech III Level Qualifications
        
        • High School diploma or equivalent required.
          
        • Valid driver's license
          
        • Basic computer knowledge
          
        • Basic set of technician tools -- in accordance with KAG list
          
        • Minimum 5-years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair
          
        • Holds a current Air Brake Certification in compliance with FMSCR 396.25 or has at least 1 year of verifiable experience with the ability to obtain Air Brake Certification through KAG
          
        • Current certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMSCR or has at least 1 year of verifiable experience under a qualified inspector with the ability to obtain (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector certification through KAG
          
        • Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification
          
        • EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)
          
        • Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis and repairs
          
        • Prior management experience
          Call (855) 426-1690 or Apply Online Below

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