Diesel Mechanic (DOT / Fleet)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Super-Sod DOT Fleet Mechanic!

Are you a skilled mechanic who thrives in a hands-on environment and takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently? If you enjoy problem-solving, working with heavy machinery, and being part of a high-performing logistics team, we want to hear from you!

The Super-Sod DOT Fleet Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining, inspecting, and repairing our fleet of power units, trailers, piggyback lifts, and other logistics equipment. This full-time position is essential for ensuring our transportation operations run smoothly and meet all safety and DOT compliance standards.

Essential Functions

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair tractor-trailer bodies, systems, and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services on power units, trailers, and piggyback lifts.
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle engines and clean fuel tanks.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts to ensure effective performance.
• Maintain hubs and axles, adjusting or replacing them as needed.
• Inspect, service, and replace trailer parts, including tires.
• Check and repair brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Test all systems and equipment for performance issues.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Ensure trailers meet U.S. Department of Transportation road safety requirements.
• Order and install replacement parts using Limble CMMS.
• Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns in logistics fleet vehicles and machines.
• Quickly and efficiently repair broken and out-of-service power units, trailers, and piggyback lifts.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area, including tools and supplies.
• Coordinate with logistics management to schedule maintenance or repairs.
• Make necessary modifications and implement test runs, conferring with the Senior Safety Manager as needed.
• Occasionally operate various mechanical equipment used in logistics and transportation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Work Environment

This role involves exposure to direct sunlight and weather conditions 50% of the time. You will frequently encounter fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The noise level can be loud, and you will also work in an office and a remote maintenance shop location, utilizing standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Winter : 7 : 30 AM to 5 : 30 PM

Spring & Fall : 7 : 30 AM to 6 : 00 PM

Summer : 7 : 00 AM to 6 : 30 PM

On-call duties may be required to accommodate repairs or ensure vendor availability. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the Senior Safety Manager.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during business hours.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Experience

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!