Shop Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and
maintaining the company's fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks and commercial trailers. This
role involves performing preventative maintenance and complex mechanical and electrical
system repairs to ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently in compliance with
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Qualifications

         Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) and routine maintenance,

           including oil changes, checking fluid levels, and DOT inspections.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues using computer diagnostic

          equipment.

• Repair and/or replace malfunctioning components or parts, including engines,

          transmissions, brake systems (air brakes), steering mechanisms, and suspension
          systems.

• Conduct safety checks and perform all necessary repairs to ensure vehicles are

           roadworthy and meet state and federal DOT inspection standards.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and sometimes drivers

           to discuss repair plans and provide updates on vehicle status.

• Complete all work orders and related paperwork accurately, maintaining detailed

           records of all maintenance and repairs performed on each vehicle.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all company and industry

          safety standards and environmental policies.

Additional Information

This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression.  This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities. 

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.

Company Description

DMT Trucking is a specialized flatbed operation, and part of the PS Logistics family of companies.

DMT currently runs over 350 trucks and almost 500 trailers from our five terminals in Birmingham, AL, Scottsboro, AL, Camden, AL, Starke, FL and Broken Bow, OK.. DMT Trucking provides safe and reliable transportation to customers across the eastern half of the United States, and is unique to any other PS Logistics owned company in that its fleet of over the road trailers is comprised of all 53-foot trailers.

Our mission at DMT Trucking is to operate our fleet safely and to take care of our employees and our customers. We use the following daily goals to stay focused on and achieve our mission:

1. We will operate our fleet safely and protect those who are sharing the roadways with us.
2. We will treat our employees fairly and with respect and provide them with the resources needed to be successful.
3. We will provide our customers with a level of service that is worthy of recommendation.