Job Information
Plastic Express Maintenance Mechanic in Baytown, Texas
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 18 warehouse locations and 37 rail terminals across the US. 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 190 trucks, with approximately 227 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 500 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 Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production trucks. The incumbent will also perform a variety of clerical, recordkeeping, and customer service tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the organization.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on trucks.
Thoroughly cleans trucks and truck parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
Oils and lubricates moving parts on trucks to ensure effective performance.
Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
Orders and installs replacement parts for trucks.
Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of trucks.
Repairs broken trucks quickly and efficiently.
Prepares reports documenting work performed.
Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on trucks.
Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to trucks as required. Performs data entry and filing tasks for accounts payable, purchase orders, equipment inventory, and confidential employee or departmental files.
Receives, records, and distributes packages and mail.
Compiles budget data and maintains financial records as requested.
Copies, collates, and otherwise prepares reports for mailings, meetings, and other correspondence.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
Works well independently and with others.
Good communication skills.
Organized with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Ability to greet visitors, clients, and colleagues in a friendly and courteous manner.
Ability to type and use a computer.
Ability to proofread.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Basic understanding of office equipment.
Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Education and Experience:
Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
Class “A” or “B” license preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walking.
Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service truck.
Must be able to visually inspect trucks.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position.
Travel
25% close proximity travel is expected for this position.
Benefits and Perks
Family health benefit packages
Vacation pay after 90 days
Holiday pay
Company matching 401k retirement program, after a year
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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