Best-One Fleet Service/Zolman Tire, Inc. – Seeking a full time Heavy Truck/Diesel Mechanic

Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Michiana area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into eight locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, and Niles, MI, Portage MI, West Kalamazoo MI. We are seeking qualified commercial heavy truck/diesel mechanic for our Benton Harbor location who value safety and teamwork. Hour's requirements are 7:45AM-5:00PM M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!

Essential Functions:

• Diagnose, adjust, and repair light, medium, heavy-duty vehicles, including pick-ups, Class 3-8 trucks, buses, RV's, SUV's, off road vehicles, emergency vehicles, trailers
• Communicates with management/service writers to gather or verify information and to advise of expected repair time
• Troubleshoots equipment issues to determine most cost-effective approach to fix, repair or resolve
• Travels to locations of disabled equipment to fix, repair or diagnose problem(s) as needed, performing after hours calls on a rotating basis
• Consults with other mechanics as needed to discuss problems or questions with any particular process or procedure
• Operates equipment after completing repairs to ensure satisfactory completion/resolution of problem(s)
• Maintains current knowledge and skill needed to diagnose, fix or repair heavy equipment and trucks.
• Maintains neat and professional personal appearance.
• Maintains orderly work area to include wiping up spills, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old or unused parts and materials, sweeping area and emptying trash receptacles as needed.
• Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality and customer service; Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required or needed
• Assists with taking inventory as needed.
• Completes required paperwork timely and accurately
• Maintain hand and power tools in good repair

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift/carry/move 50-100 lbs.
• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Experience:

• 2-4 years’ experience in automotive repair industry preferred
• Knowledge of trailer maintenance and repairs is helpful
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Diesel repair experience not necessary, willing to train the right candidate

Certifications / Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements and meet pre-employment MVR requirements
• TIA 200 Level commercial required before working (company can provide)
• Ongoing training is required per company’s standards

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category

Job Type: Full-time

Industry specific and Covid-19 PPE are available to all floor and production staff. We promote a safe work environment and follow all protocols to insure a positive, productive and healthy work experience.