Tractor Mechanic

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediately upon hire

• 8 holidays per calendar year

• Personal time after 90 days

• EAP and identity theft protection

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn,  ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. & Friday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saddle Creek Transportation, Inc. has an immediate opening for a tractor mechanic to join our skilled team of mechanics in our Lakeland, Florida facility. If you have tractor mechanic experience and are well rounded in hydraulics, diesel engine maintenance, and general tractor and diagnostic abilities, then we want to hear from you!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares vehicles by installing modifications; completing inspections
• Completes preventive maintenance program by inspecting and servicing vehicles; conducting performance tests; changing usable components.
• Repairs vehicles by diagnosing problems and interviewing drivers; testing functions using test equipment; repairing or replacing parts using hand tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot brake/air systems, electronic/electrical systems, AC systems, engine and transmission systems; adjusts, repairs, replace and/or service as needed.
• Maintains vehicle records by completing data entry.
• Maintains safe vehicle operation by passing state inspections; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains a clean shop and work area.
• Needs to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Experience:

• Two years diesel mechanic experience or combination of formal training and experience.
• CDL preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• General mechanical ability, with extensive diesel/tractor knowledge. Some tractor/trailer tire experience is required.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.