Diesel Technician- 1st Shift

PITT OHIO is a family owned transportation company with a long standing commitment to safety, service and respect for our employees. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team as a Diesel Technician- 1st Shift at our Hamilton, NJ location. PITT OHIO offers career opportunities within a company that values hard work, teamwork and integrity.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 7 AM Start

What PITT OHIO Offers

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including medical insurance with no weekly premiums, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• A respectful, people first work environment
• Well-maintained equipment & modern facilities
• Base Pay Range: $35.63 - $40.63

Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience, skill set and additional potential earnings.

Additional Potential Earnings:

• Shift Differential
• CDL Premium
• ASE Certification Bonus
• Tool Allowance
• Online Training

If you’re looking to join a company with a strong culture and a commitment to its employees, PITT OHIO is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Must consent to the use of driver-facing event recorders in our fleet to promote the safety of our employees and the public

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.

With the help of the talented people at PITT OHIO, our company has grown from a Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) leader to a transportation solutions provider equipped to handle all of your supply chain needs. The core values we established in 1979 for our LTL service remains the same today as PITT OHIO
continues to exceed expectations with our SUPPLY CHAIN and TRUCKLOAD services as well.

Our organization exists to make our customers more competitive, our employees more valuable and our communities stronger. Our "just say yes" approach to conducting business is a result of our commitment to lead the industry with our customer-centric mindset and innovation.

We are driven by our customers, people and our commitment to quality in every part of our business. We excel at listening to your challenges and turning these opportunities into customized solutions. Together we will engage in a strategic conversation to pinpoint an opportune moment to make a real impact on your business and simplify your supply chain.