Diesel Mechanic

Whiteline Express is growing!  We have excellent opportunities for Diesel Mechanics to join our Jackson Center, Ohio team.  If you’re an experienced Mechanic looking for a supportive place to call home or a newcomer to the field looking for the training to accelerate your career, Whiteline has so much to offer.

Location: Jackson Center, OH

Shift: Day shift Mon-Fri (flexible start times)

Pay: depending on experience

What’s in it for You:

• Great Team:  You’re joining a team of highly skilled mechanics who are welcoming and embrace a collaborative, friendly work environment. 
• Job Security:  Whiteline Express is an affiliate of Plastipak, a leading manufacturer headquartered in Michigan. 
• Tool Allowance:  While, our shop is well-stocked, we provide a tool allowance for you, because we know you have your favorites.

What You’ll be doing:

• Keep our fleet of Class A trucks and trailers operating in top shape.  You’ll perform the important preventative maintenance tasks, including removing, cleaning, repairing, reinstalling and adjusting truck and trailer components. 
• Of course, you’ll diagnose mechanical problems, complete repairs and, if needed, rebuild equipment for anything from brakes, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, electrical components to diesel engines and more.
• Safety is our priority, and you’ll evaluate completed work and conduct final inspection of equipment prior to release to ensure compliance with federal and state code regulations and our company safety standards.
• Make service calls offsite, as needed.
• You’ll work Monday-Friday, with a start time anywhere between 5:00 am – 6:00 am, and wrap up the day between 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm, based on your start time.  And, based on your schedule, you may be opening and closing the maintenance garage.

What You need to be qualified:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred
• Mechanic experience working on heavy duty trucks and tractor trailers, with ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and diesel engine problems
• Ability to use battery and charging system test equipment
• Basic welding skills (Mig, Oxy/Acl) for welding/fabricating bodywork and parts
• If you have any ASE Certifications, that’s a plus

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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