Truck Rebuilder Experienced! or Diesel Truck Mechanic

Primary focus will be on completely rebuilding 6-8 year old Class 8 Freightliner, International, and Peterbilt trucks

Lessor responsibilities will be overseeing PM maintenance, repair, and minor heavy repair on all Trucks and Trailers (experience with truck computer and electrical a PLUS

Santa Rita Transportation, LLC

$65,000.00 / $30 per hour - $75,000.00 $35 per hour+ per year

Bilingual Spanish / English a plus

NOW HIRING!

Shop Manager / Mechanic / Truck Rebuild

About Santa Rita Fleet Repair, LLC
Santa Rita Fleet Repair, LLC provides comprehensive in-shop fleet maintenance for our company-owned heavy-duty highway trucks. We offer all levels of truck PM maintenance services, truck repair, trailer repair, 24-hour emergency service, trailer damage repair, diesel engine repair and replacement, truck transmission repair and replacement, and federal DOT inspections. We are committed to our own fleet and the customers we serve; our mission is to provide the best solutions and services available.

Job Summary
We are looking for a Shop Manager / Mechanic /Truck Rebuilder and Technician to join our team! Help our mechanics perform comprehensive truck rebuilds —from suspension to engine —as well as maintenance and repairs on all types of commercial vehicles, using a variety of tools and equipment. This hands-on manager position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and auditing maintenance repairs, including preventative, mechanical, and electrical repairs to tractors, trucks, and trailers. You will be involved in hiring, training, and ongoing development of technicians to ensure our highly skilled workforce meets customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Oversees service and repair orders daily
Drives the profitability and productivity of the team
Maintains Customer Satisfaction scores at or above company standards
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and ensures all work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures
May assist in diagnosing vehicle problems
May order parts and tools as necessary
Oversees the administration of warranty claims
Works with upper management to make service department hiring and discipline decisions
Sets schedules and assigns tasks to service department employees
Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards
Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Provides the General Manager with timely reports
Ensures revenue and profit margin goals are attained
Maintains effective employee relations
Ensures mechanics utilize a computer to complete and maintain repair or work orders, part requisitions, submit time sheets, and other records or tasks as required
Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements often

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients effectively.
The candidate must be able to handle a large, diverse set of projects, tasks, and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing employees in a truck repair environment
Ability and desire to work in a positive, fast-paced, and high-energy environment
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an equivalency diploma
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of employment and have a clean driving record
Strong customer service and organizational skills required
Computer skills, including the input of data into the fleet maintenance tracking database and the reporting of performance and financials
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
Complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review
CDL+ driver's license is preferred but not required
Working the required schedule, working at the specific location required, completing the employment application, and possibly submitting to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

Schedule: $30 - $35 per hour based on experience

* $65,000 - 75,000 plus *

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay and overtime.
Commissions paid on outside shop work

Anthony J. Saragusa, President

Santa Rita Transportation LLC

8821 E. Almeda Road. • Houston, Texas • 77054 USA

Company Description

ABOUT Santa Rita Transportation, LLC
Customers depend on Santa Rita to transport goods to the Texas Region, because they know we provide quick response, accurate ETA’s, greater cargo security, logistics planning, and electronic data interchange support. Santa Rita has the authority to serve in the following capacities: Santa Rita handles all vans, flatbeds, step-decks, and container chassis shipments.
We are a small company where everyone knows their name.

Santa Rita Transportation

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