Maintenance Technician
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Every truck that sits broken overnight is a route that does not run the next morning. The mechanic at this yard keeps the fleet moving, and the career pathway here is real: "Where you want to take it, that is up to you." The hiring manager took over this Rochester yard five weeks ago and is building the shop to his standard, the way he grew Batavia from 6 trucks to 40. Both shifts are open; the need is immediate.
- Industry
- Environmental
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Employment
- Full time
What this role is measured on
By Day 30: show up every day, that is the standard. Complete onboarding and safety compliance training without having to be chased through it. Demonstrate independent execution of driveline work, air brakes, and suspension components.
Learn the shop, the work order system, and the people without drama.
By Day 90: run your section of the PM schedule without gaps. Begin building hydraulic and diagnostic knowledge through vendor training, floor work, and asking questions. Earn trust through consistency, not by talking about what you can do, but by doing it.
By Day 180: operate with minimal daily direction.
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The Mission
Every truck that sits broken overnight is a route that does not run the next morning. The mechanic at this yard keeps the fleet moving, and the career pathway here is real: "Where you want to take it, that is up to you." The hiring manager took over this Rochester yard five weeks ago and is building the shop to his standard, the way he grew Batavia from 6 trucks to 40. Both shifts are open; the need is immediate.
Performance Objectives
By Day 30: show up every day, that is the standard. Complete onboarding and safety compliance training without having to be chased through it. Demonstrate independent execution of driveline work, air brakes, and suspension components. Learn the shop, the work order system, and the people without drama.
By Day 90: run your section of the PM schedule without gaps. Begin building hydraulic and diagnostic knowledge through vendor training, floor work, and asking questions. Earn trust through consistency, not by talking about what you can do, but by doing it.
By Day 180: operate with minimal daily direction. Be the kind of technician the hiring manager does not have to watch because he knows you are doing it right. Continue moving up the career pathway.
Fit Traits
Attendance and Reliability. The hiring manager named this first, not technical skill, not certifications, showing up every day. If your record does not support this, do not apply.
Self-Starting Work Ethic. The person who finds the next task and goes is the right one. "If there is time to lean, there is time to clean" is not a slogan here. It is how the shop operates.
Hunger to Grow. The career pathway runs Apprentice to Tech B to Tech A to Master to Lead, and the hiring manager will invest in you if you want it.
Honest Self-Assessment. Know what you know and what you do not. Honest gaps are workable; inflated claims are not.
Team Culture. No drama, no entitlement. Steady, reliable people who leave the politics at the door.
Requirements
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Driveline experience, air brakes, suspension components (U-joints, leaf springs, the fundamentals), and cab and chassis knowledge.
- At least one year of hands-on mechanical experience on trucks or heavy equipment.
- High School Diploma or GED; valid driver's license. This is not an Apprentice hire right now -- must execute the basics independently.
- Strong pluses: hydraulic experience, electrical diagnostics, aftertreatment systems (DPF, DEF, emissions), CDL, ASE certifications. Training is provided if you do not have these yet.
- Military MOS in mechanical, aviation, diesel, or maintenance fields transfer directly. Military equivalent: 91B, 91D, 91H, 91S, aviation maintainers in the 15-series, Navy MR or MM, USAF 2T3X1, or vehicle maintenance in a combat arms or logistics role.
Benefits
- Hiring bonuses paid at time of hire by career path level: Apprentice $2,000, Tech B $3,000, Tech A $5,000, Master $6,000.
- $2,000 annual tool allowance plus $500 per quarter tool reimbursement.
- Pay ranges from approximately $25.00 to $45.00 per hour based on experience and career path level.
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance.
- Maternity and parental leave; tuition assistance; Career Pathways Program.
- Quarterly and annual safety awards; Employee Assistance Plan; wellness incentive credit.
- Prescription drug coverage; flexible spending accounts; LiveHealth Online telemedicine.
- 15% Verizon discount; savings on eligible Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
- 100% surgery coverage through Lantern with no deductibles, no copays, and all travel paid.