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Mechanic

Jackson, MS, USA Req #6617
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis prides itself on providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and job satisfaction. In fact, many of our company’s managers, vice presidents, and corporate executives started out in the branches as driver/guards and tellers. Our work can be challenging, but the thousands who have stayed with our company for decades will tell you that if you have the desire to learn and the drive to succeed, Loomis is the place to be. Come join our team!

Loomis US - Mechanic
 
 

  • Medium Duty Diesel experience preferred 
  • Pay rate based on experience: $31.00 hour
  • Must possess adequate mechanic tools
  • Must have schedule flexibility, the hours range from 4AM to 9PM
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid Driver's License for at least 3 years and in good standing
  • Having/Getting CDL License
  • Brake certification
  • Strong HVAC and electrical knowledge preferred
  • Service and repair of all fleet vehicles.
  • Perform preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires, on all size vehicles. Must perform per month.
  • Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine, and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles.
  • Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts.
  • Perform inventory and order parts, supplies, as needed.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English).
  • Ability to write work orders, purchase orders.
  • Ability to communicate verbally (in English) using telephone for ordering parts and supplies.
  • Possession of valid driver’s license and ability to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. in size.
  • Minimum CDL B with air brakes preferred or ability to obtain.
  • Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 50 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in horizontal position for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to hoist any size vehicle with lift device (vehicle jack) using foot and arm pumping motion.
  • Ability to lift and hold parts in position while lying on back in horizontal position on concrete floor.
  • Work is performed in a semi-enclosed structure and outdoors. Environment involves chemical handling, gasoline/diesel fumes and intermittent high noise exposure.
  • Must have Full-time schedule consists of an average of 40 hours per week for a 5-day period. Occasional weekends/on call on alternating weekends

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/JOB DESCRIPTION 

As part of the qualification process for the Armed Driver Guard position, a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) is required. This evaluation requires successful completion of testing in the following areas:

Lift:

  • 25lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 66 inches from the floor (1X)

Lift-Carry:

  • 18lbs vertical lift from 1 inch to 44 inches from the floor, and horizontally transfer 15ft (4X)
    18lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 300ft (1X)
     50lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 2ft (2X)

Push-Pull:

  • Horizontally transfer 47lbs of force on a sled (single, non-dominant arm), distance 1ft (2X)

Repetitive Coupling:

  • Squeeze Jamar Hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 30lbs / both right & left hands (4X)

Climb:

  • Ascend / Descend a step with heights of 16. 21 & 24 inches from the floor (10X)

 

BENEFITS

Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employees benefit packages in the industry, which includes:

  • Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Basic Life Insurance Plan
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Industry leading Training and Development

Loomis Armored US is looking to hire exceptional personnel to add to our growing team! If you are looking to grow in the armed/security/driver industry and gain transferable skill sets as a security guard/security officer, patrol officer, and/or truck driver this just may be the job for you! Loomis is at the top of the security industry for Armed Driver/Guards as we promote from within, with the ability to transfer to any of our hundreds of locations nationwide. Applicants are not required to be armed prior to employment as Loomis will allow for you to obtain your security/armed licenses while employed.

Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Other details

  • Job Family Hourly
  • Job Function Fleet Maintenance
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $31.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Jackson, MS, USA