Mechanic Helper

PCA • DeRidder, LA

3d • $18 - $20

About The Position

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust
Duties:
With instruction and supervision, this position is responsible for keeping all tractor-trailers in proper operating condition and for keeping “down time” to a minimum.
Under general supervision, responsibilities include: lubing and greasing; changing coolant, oil and filter; repairing and replacing lights; general inspection of equipment; changing fittings; inspecting and replacing bearings; repairing electrical problems, brake work, air leaks and other duties as necessary. May do some diagnostic work with supervision.
Assist mechanics with repairs and maintenance of company tractors and trailers
Perform general labor tasks, such as welding, maintaining shop equipment, conducting tool inventories of shop tools and service truck tools, used oil disposal and general shop maintenance.
May assist on “road calls” with mechanics to assist with repairs
Perform general maintenance on equipment
Perform safety equipment checks
Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
Train in all aspects of the Mechanic Position
Truck and Trailer Wash
Cleaning of Shop and conducting grounds maintenance

Requirements

• Qualified mechanics must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year experience in vehicle repair and maintenance preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Must obtain own hand and air tools up to ½ “ drive to be eligible for progression to Mechanic position
• The successful candidate will be dependable, safety conscious, have consistent on-time performance, strong customer service skills, and the ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year experience in vehicle repair and maintenance preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• lubing and greasing
• changing coolant, oil and filter
• repairing and replacing lights
• general inspection of equipment
• changing fittings
• inspecting and replacing bearings
• repairing electrical problems, brake work, air leaks and other duties as necessary
• Assist mechanics with repairs and maintenance of company tractors and trailers
• Perform general labor tasks, such as welding, maintaining shop equipment, conducting tool inventories of shop tools and service truck tools, used oil disposal and general shop maintenance.
• May assist on “road calls” with mechanics to assist with repairs
• Perform general maintenance on equipment
• Perform safety equipment checks
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
• Train in all aspects of the Mechanic Position
• Truck and Trailer Wash
• Cleaning of Shop and conducting grounds maintenance

Benefits

• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED