Diesel Technician - Military veterans preferred

SUMMARY

Foster Fuels is looking for a Diesel Technician to keep up our level of commitment to safety and customer service.  In this role, a successful candidate will perform truck repair and maintenance work in accordance to factory, industry and OEM standards, run diagnostics on vehicles, and work closely with other team members to meet company goals for on-time vehicle availability.  This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and hardworking Diesel Technician to apply their skills in a company that offers competitive salary and benefits.  

DUTIES 

• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic test; identifying work and damaged parts that need repair or replacement.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion, completing winterization procedures, changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating parts and equipment.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning,  fuel, emissions, brake, steering, hydraulics, completes machine shop operations, making adjustments and alignments  including break loads, gear tooth contact, value mechanisms governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches and tractor units.
•  Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording services and repairs electronically or manually on vehicle log books. 

• Keeps shop equipment operating by following all safety and operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.  

KEY CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• 5+ years' experience as a Diesel Technician in a corporate/trucking maintenance shop making general repairs to brakes, clutches, coolant systems, fuel systems etc and general service to oil changes, fluids, tires fuel filters etc. 
• Strong electrical diagnosing and repairs.
• Possesses or must obtain (within 90 days) a Class A CDL with Tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.

KEY CANDIDATE SKILLS

• Use of computers and handheld processors/computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Virginia State Inspection License.
• Current ASE Diesel Certification and/or other recognized certifications.
• Knowledge of electronic monitoring systems.
• General knowledge in welding/fabrication on steel and aluminum. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Foster Fuels offers a very competitive Medical Benefits package. We offer Anthem Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. The medical plan consists of 4 plan options with 2 of them free to the employee. All plans cover preventative care and Rx at 100%. In addition, dependent coverage is 100% paid by employee.

Additionally Foster Fuels Offers:

• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• $10,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K match through ADP with Foster Fuels matching half of the employee contribution up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off 
• 7 Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, and Volunteer Time Off Day
• Annual Discretionary Market-Based and Performance Raises
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Credit to company swag store depending on position
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee and Dependent Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee Pricing on Appliances, Service, Propane, and Heating Oil
• Foster Gives Program 
• Referral Bonuses
• Driver Benefits – Including emergency pay, pump-load pay, annual safety bonus, and home daily
• CDL Sign-On Bonus
• Gym/ Fitness Reimbursement – up to $100 annually

Foster Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy and childbirth (or related conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.