Diesel Apprentice Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

The primary responsibility of the Deisel Mechanic is to oversee and carry out the maintenance of Driving Academy's fleet of 35-40 Commercial Motor Vehicles, including trucks and busses. You will be working hands on with our trucks to carry out preventative maintenence tasks, repairing or replacing broken and worn components, diagnosing unknown faults, and ensuring that vehicles comply with DOT and safety regulations. You may be expected to travel between our locations in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania to access our vehicles. This is a 1099 Independant Contractor Position.

We are the Driving Academy, we provide affordable, state-approved classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons for aspiring truck (aka commercial driver's license [CDL]) drivers, and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to help our students get on the Road to Freedom by earning their CDL! We are Accountable and Results Oriented in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core value of having Integrity is the backbone of our business and guides our hiring process.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctioning, deteriorated, broken, nonfunctioning, or damaged components or systems of trucks and buses.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery with or without diagnostic tools
• Uses hand tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists to repair or replace truck and bus components
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves
• Dismount, mount and repair or replace tires
• Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices
• Install or repair accessories
• Operate CDL vehicles to maneuver them between operations area and mechanic shop
• Determine the tools and parts needed for repairs
• Maintain mechanic shop safety through cleaning, organization, and inspections of equipment
• Maintains records of all service and repairs performed on company vehicles
• Other duties as assigned
  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of diesel vehicle maintenance and repair
• Proficient with related tools, computer diagnostic equipment and software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues
• Knowledge of design, function, and operation of diesel vehicles such as trucks and buses, and their accessories and components
• Ability to read service and repair manuals
• Ability to read work orders
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion
• Willingness to travel between our locations in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania
• Ability to manage a fleet of 35-40 vehicles

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three years of apprenticeship, vocational training, or related experience
• A valid commercial driver license class A preferred
  

• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing, speaking, walking, driving, writing, and/or sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to see details at close and far range
• The ability to quickly move your hands, your hands together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness
• Perform work with OSHA required PPE; Including COVID19 PPE
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements