Diesel Technician - Military veterans preferred

PITT OHIO, a high service transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Diesel Technician (M-F 7am-3:30pm) with tractor and trailer repair experience at our Buffalo, NY Terminal.

The current top rate in that location is $33.18 + $1.50 shift differential +$1.00 CDL + up to $4.00 for ASE Certifications for a potential of $39.68 per hr. Also, we offer a $600 tool allowance.

PITT OHIO has received countless safety, service, and carrier of the year awards and our highly acclaimed Safety Department is a leader in the transportation industry. Dedication to quality and excellence is our goal at PITT OHIO.

We offer competitive wages, hospital/medical insurance with no monthly premiums, vision, discount prescription, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacations, pleasant work environment, and much more!

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs fleet equipment safely and correctly;
• Conducts failure analysis, repairs, and rebuilds fleet equipment components correctly;
• Informs management about housekeeping opportunities, harmful working conditions, and unsafe work practices, and suggests corrective actions;
• Identifies and informs management of broken tools and missing supplies required for performing repairs on fleet equipment, and takes steps to solve issue if possible;
• Correctly completes work orders and documents;
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure safety and compliance;
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects;
• Analyze malfunctions and perform general overhaul, tune up or preventive maintenance of equipment;
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment;
• Plan work procedure using charges, technical manuals and experience;
• Enter labor lines and parts into repair order computer system.

OTHER DUTIES

• Travel to other company shop locations when staff is needed
• React to change productivity and handle other essential tasks as assigned

• Two years' verifiable experience in tractor and trailer inspection and repair OR a technical school degree, or certification in Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer Maintenance with one verifiable experience;
• A valid state-issued driver's license;
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen;
• A CDL, ASE and State and/or Federal inspection certification is preferred but not required;
• Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers;
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintain a variety of heavy trucks and semi-trailers and other mechanical equipment is required;
• Basic hand tools are required;
• Must have working knowledge of the operating principles of diesel engines and repair of heavy trucks;
• Ability to maintain detailed time and parts used on work orders
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate to both internal and external customers
• Computer skills needed for diagnostics.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel may be required; must be able to work a varied schedule based on need
• Overtime may be necessary during peak periods;
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Subject to both internal and external environmental conditions
• Subject to: standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching

PITT OHIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.