Mechanic

Company: Tropic Oil
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

Generous 401k match and benefits

The Opportunity:

The main role of the position will be to repair and maintain the Tropic Oil fleet. We have a fleet of approximately 30 trucks. This position will require the ability to perform repairs on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities:

Diagnoses mechanical failures and repair tractor and trailer components according to manufacturer specifications
Perform brake jobs to include air brake overhauls, measure brake lining thickness, drums, S Cams replacement, bushings, slack adjusters, and replace relay valves and air tanks
Diagnose, isolate and repair lighting system to include shorts and open circuits, cab repairs, king pin replacements, steering problem diagnosis / repair, drive train component diagnosis and replacement, suspension diagnosis and repair
Must be able to make adjustments to lift gate platform and its controls
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in reliable working order
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles with proper inspections
Understand theory of operations and is capable of disassembling, assembling and troubleshooting all assigned products and systems
Use good judgment in managing time, providing timely effective communication with management and co-workers, other technicians/mechanics and drivers
Perform starting and charging system diagnosis and repairs, cooling system diagnosis and repairs, routine electrical diagnosis and repairs, including the comprehension of common fault codes
Interprets repair orders and technical manuals
Possess ability to connect to truck with a laptop and use OEM diagnostic software

Requirements:

1-3 years industry experience
CDL-Class A preferred
Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
Possess own hand tools, specialty tools will be supplied
DOT Brake Inspection
Brake Mechanic certified
Tool Mastery safe operation of all Shop tools and personal protective equipment
Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
Proficiency in the use of diagnostic repair manuals, diagrams and schematics used to diagnose electronically controlled fuel systems
Experience in all aspects of trailer suspension, brakes and roll up doors required

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another's unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately - belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

Keywords: Tropic Oil, Lake Magdalene , Mechanic, Engineering , Bradenton, Florida