Transport Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Toledo
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:

Title: Transport Mechanic
Location: Toledo, OH (5159 N. Detroit Ave.)
Shift: Monday - Friday, Normal Day Shift Hours (Hiring Manager is pretty flexible with start times and is fine if someone wanted to work Sunday through Thursday instead of Monday through Friday).
Compensation: First Year Total Comp = $83k - 93k
Base Payrate ($25/hr) $52,000

Weekly Bonus (0 - 75%, 23.73% avg this year) 12,349 +++

+++ (this is this year's average, but could be much higher)

Profit Sharing (average of 13.6% annual) $7,072

Average Overtime (5 - 10 hrs/wk) $9,750 - 19,500

Annual Value of Stock Award $2,200

Total $83,371 - 93,121
Benefits: SDI offers a great benefits package including a generous stock option [$2200 annual stock award, plus Employee Stock Purchase Plan through payroll deduction ($10 - $200/week) with 15% company match] and profit-sharing plan (average of 13.6% annually for last 3 years), weekly performance/productivity bonus (up to 75% of your base salary), good medical and dental, a 50% company matching 401K plan, paid education and certification plans, and much more.
--- Travel: None
--- COVID Vaccination: Not required.

Position Description:
In this role you will perform and maintain routine preventative maintenance and DOT safety related repairs on all transportation equipment and yard maintenance vehicles (primarily on Roll Off Trailers). Specific responsibilities include:
--- Respond and assist drivers in over the road emergency mechanical breakdowns.
--- Maintaining trailer suspension, air systems, braking systems, and electrical systems.
--- Change tires, make brake adjustments, and fix lights.
--- Comply with all safety requirements.
--- All other tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
The company is looking for vehicle mechanic candidates with ability to perform DOT safety regulated repairs. Specific requirements include:
--- General mechanic with experience working on Class 8 (Semi-Trailers) Vehicles with Air Brakes.
--- Diagnostic skills in air, hydraulic and electrical systems for tractors and trailers and major component failures and repairs.
--- Strong welding and fabrication skills preferred (not required), to perform non-major structural repairs.
--- Class A CDL license is a plus but not required.
--- Understanding and adherence to safety regulations.
--- Most importantly, candidates must exhibit strong self-discipline, passion for work, loyalty, and high levels of reliability.

Keywords: Orion Talent, East Lansing , Transport Mechanic, Engineering , Toledo, Michigan