Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic

Applications due by April 30, 2025

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $25/hour

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Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday

This full-time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanic, Truck Heavy Duty will perform routine maintenance and all necessary repairs on company and customer fleet vehicles including, but not limited to, semi-trucks, trailers, cutaway busses, and any other vehicles or equipment as needed. The Truck Mechanic will be self-motivated, organized, and goal oriented. The incumbent will be able to effectively complete all duties outlined below and meet all qualifications and proficiencies as required by the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts, and change hydraulic fluids.
• Use computerized equipment along with, welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, mechanic hand tools, and precision gauges.
• Test drive trucks before and after repairs, as needed.

Functional Demands Related to Essential Job Functions:

• Specific functional measurements and observations of usual work situations and equipment are included here. These measurements are not to be presumed as a conclusive list:
  
  
  
  • Manually open truck hood, requiring up to 75 pounds pushing force at a height of approximately 48 inches.
  • Demonstrate good balance and agility to step up/down from truck cab with step heights up to 22 inches and perform work while on a ladder.
  • Must be capable of all planes of reaching to include from ground to waist, to chest level, to shoulder level and up to 72" above the ground.
  • Operate hand tools.
  
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Primary work will be conducted inside our facility and outside at the Truck yard.
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Exposure to diesel exhaust, dust, and water mist or vapor.
• Exposure to the elements.
• Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); safety-toed work boots, all other PPE and uniforms will be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a truck mechanic is required.

Other:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to take guidance and direction from a supervisor.
• Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course of action.
• Personal Interaction: working with other mechanics and assisting as needed.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: meeting deadlines to keep company vehicles operational.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 836 - Mechanic, Truck Heavy Duty Dept Number: 2110

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - FREQUENTLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - FREQUENTLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -

CONTINUOUSLY - Exposed to loud sounds and shop/outside elements,

FREQUENTLY - Driving