Fleet Mechanic

We are Horizon Moving Systems, Arizona's largest moving and storage company and  one of the leading agents of United Van Lines.  We are part of the globally recognized UniGroup family providing residential and business move management solutions.  Horizon Moving Systems is a third generation family business and we are proud of our reputation for strong community involvement and promoting a team of professionals that are leaders in their field.  We offer competitive wages and benefits.  Please check out our website at http://www.horizonmoves.com/ and you'll see why Horizon is an Employer of Choice.

 

Position Summary: To repair company equipment in a safe, timely, cost effective and practical manner.

 

Essential Job Functions:

· Build, rebuild, and repair all parts of automotive equipment as may be required in the department to which they are assigned.

· Diagnose any mechanical, electrical, or other breakdown or failure to a motor truck or related equipment.

· Read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, calibrators, and other electronic diagnostic tools.

· Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of the component parts and systems on the truck or truck tractor, or the component parts and systems of the trailer or converter dolly.  (This requirement may not apply to body and frame specialists.)

· When applicable, use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs.  Individuals who work on converter dollies must be able to weld horizontally and vertically without air pockets in the bead.

· Apply the knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.

· Must complete all paperwork and records in an accurate and timely manner.

· Maintain an adequate amount of hand tools to accomplish daily work.

· Other duties as may be assigned by management.

 

Qualifications and Minimum Experience: Must have truck repair and body and frame experience.  Must have working knowledge of most of the systems located on a truck or truck tractor, a semi-trailer, or converter dolly.  Minimum 10 years of experience with fuel, gas, and diesel systems.  Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.

 

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or a combination of education and experience. 

Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to move, operate, lift, and store specialized equipment that includes, but is not limited to, welding equipment, hand tools, shop machines, and power tools.  The employee must be able to complete repairs that may require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.  The employee must have the ability to accomplish specialized detail work required in some repair and diagnostic assignments.  Must have the ability to accurately read gauges and dials.  Must be able to exit and enter the vehicle’s cab.  Cab floor levels are generally 36 to 66 inches from ground level, with exit and entry achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.  The employee must be able to spend 50 % of the day standing and 50% of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, and metal.  The employee must regularly lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 100 pounds without mechanical aid.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your resume or application to Horizon Moving Systems, Attn: Dawn Perry, 3600 E. 36th Street, Tucson, AZ  85713 or apply on-line.

 

Horizon Moving Systems, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages minority and disabled individuals to apply for employment. Required accommodations may be requested through the Human Resources Department.