Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Baytown, TX
Full Time
010000 - Trucking General
Manager/Supervisor
Company Overview

Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports /exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.

Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition.

Job Summary:
The Fleet Maintenance Mechanic will physically perform the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance required of large production trucks and trailers. Will also physically build up new tractors with Plastic Express installed equipment and decommission old/obsolete tractors.

Essential Functions/Duties:
  • Safely perform preventive maintenance repairs and service on Plastic Express trucks & trailers non-DOT
  • Repairs truck/trailer parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
  • Oil and lubricate moving parts on trucks & trailers to ensure effective performance non-DOT
  • Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts
  • Install replacement parts; accurately maintain inventory for trucks & trailers
  • Assist in identifying the causes of unexpected breakdowns; offer solutions on how to repair & prevent similar events in the future
  • Repair broken trucks & trailers parts quickly and efficiently
  • Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
  • Coordinate with Terminal Managers to schedule regular maintenance on trucks PTO, drivelines & other mechanical parts
  • Collaborate with Terminal Manager or AVP regarding new parts being added and/or modifications that will be required to keep the fleet safe and moving
  • Make necessary modifications and implement tests runs; confers with the Terminal Manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to truck & trailers as required.  (No changes to equipment without AVP/VP approval)
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Maintain a clean work area and exercise Safe Work Practices at all times

Qualifications: 
Required Education and Experience:
  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Skilled Aluminum Welder
  • All-around mechanical understanding of hydraulic, air, and electrical systems 
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Knowledge of Vacuum Pneumatic tanks & equipment
  • Computer knowledge of ELD & In-Cab Camera systems
Physical Demands
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.  These tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Prolonged periods standing and walking
  • Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service trucks & trailers
  • Must be able to visually inspect trucks & trailers
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Licenses/Certificates:  
  • Class “A” or “B” license preferred
Skills:   
  • Works well independently and with others
  • Good communication skills
  • Organized with attention to detail
  • Mechanically proficient in safe shop operation and safe tool usage
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
  • Ability to type and use a computer
  • Ability to proofread
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
Additional Job Details:
Supervisory Responsibility: 
  • Will have supervisory responsibilities for up to 5 individuals
Work Environment: 
  • Outdoors / Maintenance Shop / New install Terminals & Tank Washes
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 
  • This is a full-time position. Must be able to work overtime, long hours, weekends and holidays when needed
Travel:
  • Approximately 25% close proximity travel is expected for this position
Benefits and Perks:
  • Family health benefit packages - after 90 days
  • Vacation pay - after 90 days
  • Holiday pay - after 90 days
  • Company matching 401k retirement program -  after 90 days
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management.

In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.

If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.
 
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