Mechanic Technician III

Join the industry leader! KAG is North America's largest independent fuels delivery and bulk liquids carrier. At KAG, we pride ourselves on providing the safest and highest quality service to our customers by delivering every load on time, without incident. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply! Our team members help us achieve our Vision of revolutionizing transportation and logistics within the liquid bulk industry through our national scale, advanced technology and an uncompromising commitment to be the employer of choice.

Position Summary

This position is required to safely and accurately perform general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around the shop operations in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and understanding basic, intermediate and advanced preventative maintenance (PM) and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles to include tank trailer inspection and maintenance related to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations is required.

Essential Functions

• Safely perform all repairs necessary in a shop environment to all company owned equipment including tractors, trailers, forklifts, vehicles, etc.

• Adherence to company PM schedule and safe execution of all inspections.

• Assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include trucks, tractors, and trailers.

• Create and complete work order entries. Maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records.

• Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions such as regular servicing of vehicles including oil changes, and equipment inspections.

• Electrical diagnostics, repair and replacement.

• Assist with the physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders.

• Learn and become proficient utilizing the company's maintenance software program to create and complete work orders.

• Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 5-years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair

• Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25

• Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSR's

• Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification

• EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)

• Valid driver's license

• Basic computer knowledge

• Basic set of technician tools - in accordance with KAG list

• Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis and repairs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior maintenance experience on Class 5 through Class 8 vehicles

• Prior maintenance experience on Tanker trailers

Physical Requirements

• LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.

• Lifting

• Frequent

• Weight 50 lb.

• Carrying

• Occasional

• Weight 50 lb.

• Pushing

• Occasional

• Force 50 lb.

• Hand Grip

• Frequent

• Sitting

• Occasional

• Standing

• Frequent

• Walking

• Frequent

• Climbing

• Occasional

• Stooping

• Occasional

• Kneeling

• Two Knees

• Occasional

• Crouching/Squatting

• Occasional

• Reaching

• Overhead

• Frequent

• Handling

• Constant

• Vision

• Constant

• Talking

• Frequent