Vehicle Mechanic

Job Overview:

We are seeking an individual to be a Vehicle Mechanic at our Niagara Falls NY facility. The Vehicle Mechanic must demonstrate initiative in handling issues be self-motivated dependable and work within a team environment. This role will report to the Distribution Superintendent.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely diagnose repair and maintain all components on tractors and tanker trailers.
• Must be able to use manufacturer manuals to perform maintenance and/or repairs to fleet vehicles.
• Maintain parts inventory to include tires fuel and oil/ lubricants.
• Perform road calls to help keep trucks moving to customers.
• Maintain fleet appearance by repairing and re-fabricating body parts.
• Must be able to do detailed preventive maintenance on all rolling equipment.
• Be able to communicate with vendors to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Input corrective maintenance warranty and PM work orders and track through maintenance systems.
• Follow SMP/SOPs within Fleet Operations Manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn manufacturer specific software used in diagnosing
• Able to work overtime and on call as required
• Have a combination of training and/or experience totaling at least 1 year. Such training and/or experience may consist of:
  • Participation in a truck manufacturer-sponsored training program or similar
    commercial training program designed to train students in truck operation and maintenance.
  • Experience as a mechanic or inspector in a motor carrier maintenance
    program.
  • Experience as a mechanic or inspector in truck maintenance at a commercial
    garage fleet leasing company or similar facility.
  • Experience as a commercial vehicle inspector for a State Provincial or Federal Government.
  • Understand and use various diagnostic and calibration equipment (i.e. Fluke pressure gauges meter prover etc.).
  • Read and maintain schematic wiring diagrams for tractor PTO potentiometer systems etc.
  • Maintain full compliance with trucking bulletins and alerts.
  • Understand and troubleshoot cryo pump systems including seal replacements and pump rebuilds.
  • Understand trailer components and operations (i.e. hoses piping safeties valves and check valves etc.).
  • Understand and troubleshoot PTO interlock systems and anti-pull away valves.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cryogenic experience. (Pump systems including valves and piping)
• ASE certified Diesel Mechanic
• Air brake certification
• AC certification
• NYS Inspection certification
• CDL Class A with hazmat and tanker endorsement
• Fabricating and welding experience
• Knowledge of 12v electrical systems

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect supports new thoughts and ideas encourages growth and development celebrates our differences and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services please visit .

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $53625 - $78650.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health dental disability and life insurance paid holidays and vacation 401(k) matching pension benefits an employee discount program and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability protected veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.