Lead Fleet Mechanic

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout C.R. England, Inc.Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT and is one of North America’s premier transportation companies. C.R. England is an industry leader in Dedicated, Over-The-Road, cross-border Mexico, and Intermodal services.C.R. England has also been regularly recognized for management excellence. This year, C.R. England was recognized by Newsweek as one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women’, one of only three truckload carriers to receive this recognition, and ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity’ one of only seven truckload carriers to be so recognized. Additionally, C.R. England was honored with a ‘2020 Glassdoor Top Places to Work’ award, the ‘Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award’ and by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal as a ‘2021 US Best Managed Company’.Committed to giving back the community, learn more about C.R. England Inc.’s goal of providing one million meals to children annually through partnerships with local food banks by visiting www.oneagainstchildhoodhunger.com.

Position: Lead Fleet Mechanic

Schedule: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday - Saturday
Pay: $28.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Location: SLC, UT (on site)

Responsibilities:

1. Performs duties in the trailer, tractor and express areas of the shop when completing Preventive Maintenance (PMs), annual inspections and minor repairs on door seals, hardware, minor electrical, brakes, mud flaps, routine Qualcomm repairs, blower motors, and minor body work. Reads paper or electronic instructions to understand, document and close work orders to be completed.
2. Works outdoors at the Inspection Island or similar areas to perform safety, or other related inspections and write-ups.
3. Performs express-related services including tire changing, minor brake, electrical, and safety related inspections and work.
4. Utilizes computer system (TMT /TMW and internet) to accurately create, track and complete work order repairs including the tracking of time (labor hours), parts used, work completed and locate technical information as required.
5. Estimates required repairs or directs the estimation to a qualified Mechanic who can further diagnose and estimate the required repair, cost and repair timeline.
6. Communicates with internal customers (i.e. other shop associates, Drivers, Driver Managers, other maintenance shops) on such things as stances, wait times, reasons for repair decisions and status updates.
7. Assists Senior Mechanic(s) on tractor and trailer repairs that DO NOT require diagnosis.
8. Inspects components including: loose tie rod ends, king pins, wheel bearing, hood adjustment, and air ride height etc.

Qualification:

1. Strong mechanical aptitude. (i.e.: Must be able to certify as a brake inspector.)
2. 5+ years prior work experience as a Tractor Technician, Lead Technician or similar job function.
3. Skill with windows based computer systems, preferred.
4. Technical reading aptitude (i.e. electronic service bulletins; auto repair manuals).
5. Valid driver’s license.
6. Excellent customer service, oral and written communication, and teambuilding skills.
7. Basic welding skills.
8. Ability to provide own basic hand tools. (The Service Manager or Supervisor will cover required tools.)
9. Must become a certified Brake Inspector and Annual Vehicle Inspector (only after associate meets DOT requirements) within 6 months of being hired as a General Mechanic.
10. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and written, and have the ability to read and understand English

C.R. England is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.