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Lead Diesel Mechanic

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Category: Mechanic Jobs

Job highlights

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Qualifications

A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

Good verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions

A valid driver’s license

The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) with a company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel

Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members

For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

Pay: $17.00 - $33.00 per hour

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Our Technicians ensure we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded

Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide

Diagnose wear conditions and together with TSA or Manager, makes recommendations to customers

Complete repairs within their capabilities and as written

Understand Truck Service Standard Services and specialized customer programs

Follow safety guidelines and reports potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and/or customers

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear

Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons

Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc

Job description

Diesel Technician / Mechanic

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Now part of the bp family, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

Job Summary

Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward-thinking vision. As a Diesel Technician, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner. Our Technicians ensure we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

In this role, you can expect to:

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded

• Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide

· Diagnose wear conditions and together with TSA or Manager, makes recommendations to customers

· Complete repairs within their capabilities and as written

· Understand Truck Service Standard Services and specialized customer programs

• Follow safety guidelines and reports potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and/or customers.

What we’d like to see:

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Previous experience in repair or parts shop preferred

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions

• A valid driver’s license

With us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wages

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) with a company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site meal discounts

• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel

• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Typical Physical Demands

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Referral program

• Relocation assistance

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Lead Diesel Mechanic

First Student • Amarillo, TX, United States • via LinkedIn

12 hours ago

Full–time

No Degree Mentioned

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Job highlights

Identified by Google from the original job post

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!

At least 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education

Possess a mechanic’s tool set

Willingness to participate in ASE certification program

Subject to DOT drug as a safety-sensitive employee

Benefits

$31 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)

An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work

Tremendous career advancement opportunities

Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift certificates, trips or future planning

Training, testing, and bonuses provided!

Responsibilities

As a Lead Fleet Technician / Shop Foreman at First Student, you’ll schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance, diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain service records

Supervise technicians in the shop

Generate work orders and track progress through completion

Maintain advanced knowledge of all vehicle components to effectively diagnose and perform maintenance and repairs

Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency and take action to improve as needed

Job description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is now hiring a Shop Foreman – Lead Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Amarillo ISD!

First things First: Who are we? 

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.

Why join First as a Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic?

• $31 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)

• An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain

• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

• Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

• Paid holidays & vacation

• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

• State-of-the-art training programs

• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

• Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift certificates, trips or future planning.

About The Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic Position

As a Lead Fleet Technician / Shop Foreman at First Student, you’ll schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance, diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain service records. Other job duties will include:

• Supervise technicians in the shop.

• Generate work orders and track progress through completion.

• Maintain advanced knowledge of all vehicle components to effectively diagnose and perform maintenance and repairs.

• Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency and take action to improve as needed.

Lead Fleet Technician / Shop Foreman Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!

• At least 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.

• Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.

• Possess a mechanic’s tool set.

• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided!

• Subject to DOT drug as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 4+ CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and ******* testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

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