Truck Mechanic in Des Plaines, Illinois at SkyChefs
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Job Description
World class airline catering. Join the SkyChefs Team at ORD!
SkyChefs is best known as one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality companies, for over 75 years. Our Customer Service Center in Des Plaines, near O'Hare airport, is one of our flagship locations in the U.S., serving major airline customers. We are growing and looking for ambitious individuals to join our Maintenance team and grow with us in a dynamic, team-based and fast-paced environment.
Truck Mechanic Job Responsibilities
This role is responsible for performing routine fleet maintenance tasks; Inspects fleet equipment to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repairs, making notes and recommendations using checklist logs. Performs fleet maintenance duties to include but not be limited to inspections, minor repairs, add/or replacement of (e.g. bulbs, fuses, fluids, plates. licenses, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.This role isadditionallyresponsible foraddressing and resolving maintenance issues that occur in dailyoperations for the fleet equipment. More specifically:
Provide safe and reliable vehicles upon completion of inspections, repairs and/or preventative maintenance.
Complete preventative maintenance, diagnose, and repair fleet of equipment including: straight trucks, vans, pick-ups, and cars.
Perform minor repairs and adjustments to various operating systems on the vehicles, equipment or related components
Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order
Professional interaction with internal and external employees and customers
Maintain accurate records/logs (time, repair orders and parts usage) on computer
Ensures that proper testing has been completed before returning equipment to production.
Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
Perform road test and service calls for emergency breakdowns
Ensures fleet equipment is operational and systems are ready for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; maintaining maintenance records; following policies and procedures; completing repairs and installing replacement parts; reporting needed changes
Knowledge of basic electricity and mechanical systems
Must be able to obtain a CDL 'B' in 60 days (LSG can help you obtain a CDL 'B' in-house at no cost to you).
Must have previous work or educational experience in fleet or trucks or automotive maintenance/training experience.
Capability to read, understand, and work from equipment manuals, blueprints, specifications, and schematic
Capability to operate both powered and manual hand tools
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively and read and write in English
Able to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner. Work and accomplish tasks in a stressful, fast-paced environment
Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs.
Must be capable of standing, walking, bending, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling or climbing ladders for an extended period of time.
Lift up to 50 Lbs., Push/Pull up To 75 Lbs. and the ability to work at heights
Must follow all LSG Sky Chefs GMPs and work consistent with all food and personnel safety, quality, sanitation and health requirements.
Job RequirementsMust be available and flexible to work any shift and days the Department Manager assigns to the employee. Schedules are steady and change twice a year based on seniority-based shift bid system. Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent work, steady employment throughout the year / at least 40 hours / week plus overtime opportunities.
- Opportunities to be promoted from within.
- Weekly pay
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacations, sick days and holiday paid after 1 year of employment
- Free parking
- Credit Union
- Free Meal with Every Shift Worked
- Free uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Safety shoes.