Job Description

The Company:
Reliable Carriers is North America's largest exotic, luxury and collector car company. Serving the world's leading auto brands, auction houses and collectors since 1960. We're a family-owned and operated business, with 5 locations nationwide. We also have 4 in-house shops nationwide where we maintain our own fleet of diesel tractors and car-hauling trailers.

The Role:
Lead Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift Lead Diesel Mechanic at Luxury Auto Transport Company.

Shift: 

• 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 12:30 am).
• Full-time - 45 hours/week.

Role Description:

This person would be responsible for overseeing the second shift at our in-house shop in Canton, MI to keep up our level of commitment to safety, customer service, and fleet performance. Reliable Carriers maintain our fleet of equipment in-house, including our diesel tractors and custom car-hauling trailers. Tractors in our fleet include Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, Volvo, and Kenworth. Trailers are majority enclosed, and designed for car hauling.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable, hardworking Technician to apply his or her leadership & mechanical skills in a company that offers a great work environment, long-term job security, and a fleet of the nation's most jaw-dropping trucks & trailers on the road.

What you'll do:

• Manage the second shift of technicians while prioritizing work accordingly.
• Perform truck repair and maintenance work on our fleet of diesel tractors and car-hauling trailers in accordance with factory and industry standards.
• Oversee & manage PM's on equipment as needed on a scheduled basis.
• Manage repairs & work orders. 
• Communicate timeframes, expectations and issues to our drivers, shop managers and leadership team.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, powertrain, electrical, and lighting systems.
• Consistently look for and identify equipment issues on tractors and trailers that could cause a safety issue or equipment failure, ultimately causing downtime with the unit.
• Focused on time units and getting routine maintenance done within the allotted time frame.
• Maintain tractors and trailers to Reliable Carriers and Federal CSA standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Experience:

• Prior leadership/journeyman experience in diesel truck repair, heavy-duty maintenance, or similar experience.
• 4+ years of relatable work experience.
• Industry technical certifications are a plus.
• SAE or state certification is a plus, but not required.
• A degree in Diesel Technology is a plus. 
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Leadership ability, able to work & manage a team in a very fast-paced environment with high-pressure situations.
• Ability to effectively deal with both drivers and the shop team in a diplomatic way.
• Must be willing to learn and help drive new efficiencies in the process.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Must pass an initial background, drug test and pre-hire physical screening.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Must have basic hand tools and toolbox or mobile cabinet.

Benefits:

Compensation:

• Full-time position: 45 hours/week.
• Earnings based on experience 
• Shift Premium: Earn $1/hour additional for second shift hours!
• Weekly settlements via direct deposit.
• Overtime is available at a 1.5x hourly rate.

Bonus Pay:

• Sign-on Bonus : $2,500 (paid out in 3-payments every 90 days).
• Annual profit-sharing program based on company performance.
• Last year all employees that worked at the company for 1+ years received a bonus of approx. $5000.

Full health benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medical, Dental and Vision care for you and your dependents.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life insurance.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacations, personal days, & holidays!
• 401k Plan.
• Uniforms are provided at no charge.
• Team building events: Team events include racing schools, go-kart takeovers (Reliable 500), Backstage passes to racing events, and more!
• Team recognition rewards such as tool allowance bonuses: Occasional Tool Allowance Bonuses to all our Mechanics to show our appreciation for their hard work & craft!

About Reliable Carriers, Inc.:

Reliable Carriers is North America’s largest exotic, luxury & collector car transport company. Proudly serving the worlds top auto brands, private collectors, and events since 1960. Official Company Pages:ReliableCarriers.comInstagram.com/ReliableCarriers

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