872 588 8686 - Matt
872 704 0243 - Brandon
Paragon Freight is seeking a full-time Diesel Mechanic for our Sauk Village, IL location. The open position is on 1st Shift; Monday-Friday; 9am -5:00pm. Your main responsibilities would be working on owned fleet equipment (2019 and newer tractors, Volvo, Mack, international & freightliner). You would primarily be completing scheduled PM services, truck preparation, up fitting and general maintenance on trucks and trailers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Tractor repairs
Trailer repairs
Support equipment repairs
Inspections (scheduled / unscheduled / DOT)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform inspections on company owned equipment
Sign off on DOT inspections
Perform DOT brake inspections and repairs (air brakes)
Repair air conditioning systems as needed
Charge parts out into the company's computer system
Read, troubleshoot, and repair electronic diesel engines
Read and understand equipment electrical circuits and diagrams
Troubleshoot and repair air brake systems
Be familiar with DOT out-of-service criteria
Know how to operate a torque wrench
Safely operate shop supplied heavy duty tools
Safely drive company owned equipment
Upfit & prepare new trucks for service
One year of relevant experience in the operation and repair of tractor, and trailers (air brakes) inspection/repairs within a fleet, state, or federal (including Armed Forces) shop environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
872 588 8686 - Matt
872 704 0243 - Brandon