Lube Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Frank C. Alegre Trucking, Inc. - LODI, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00Hourly, Job Shift: Swing, Job Category: Transportation, POSITION SUMMARY Job title Lube Technician Company Frank C. Alegre Trucking, Inc. (FCA) Location 5100 W. Highway 12, Lodi, CA 95242 (shop and yard) Department Maintenance / Shop Reports to Service Manager Employment type Full-time Classification Non-exempt, hourly; overtime eligible Pay range $23.00 – $26.00 per hour Schedule To be set by Maintenance; may include early mornings, nights, weekends or overtime as fleet needs require POSITION PURPOSEThe Lube Technician keeps FCA's fleet of about 200 tractors and 500 trailers, including pneumatic tanker trailers, on schedule for lubrication and preventive maintenance. The role performs oil and filter changes, chassis and fifth-wheel greasing, fluid checks and basic inspections, and reports defects to the mechanics before they become roadside failures.Accurate service records are a core part of the job, because they support FCA's compliance with FMCSA vehicle maintenance rules and the California Highway Patrol Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform engine oil and filter changes on heavy-duty diesel tractors, including fuel, air and cabin filters, to manufacturer and FCA preventive maintenance (PM) intervals. Grease chassis, kingpins, fifth wheels, slack adjusters, landing gear and suspension points on tractors and trailers. Lubricate and service pneumatic tanker trailer components, including blower/compressor units, PTO drives, valves and hatch hardware, per shop instructions. Check and top off engine coolant, DEF, transmission, differential, hub and hydraulic fluids; check and set tire pressure. Perform visual inspections during PM service of tires, wheels, lights, air lines, brake components, belts, hoses, mud flaps and reflective tape, and report every defect to a mechanic or supervisor. Complete PM checklists and service records accurately and on time in the shop's maintenance system, supporting record-keeping under 49 CFR 396.3 and CHP BIT inspections (California Vehicle Code § 34501.12). Move tractors and trailers within the shop and yard safely, following yard speed limits and spotter rules. Handle, store and dispose of used oil, filters, coolant and other shop chemicals per Cal/OSHA Hazard Communication (8 CCR § 5194) and California used-oil rules; clean up spills promptly. Maintain shop tools, lube equipment, reels and bays in clean, safe working order; report equipment problems. Follow FCA safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures and required PPE at all times. Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1 year of lube, PM or shop experience on heavy-duty trucks, equipment or fleet vehicles, or equivalent vocational training. Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record for moving vehicles in the yard. Working knowledge of heavy-duty lubrication points, fluid types and filter applications. Ability to read PM checklists, service manuals and work orders, and to write clear, legible service notes. Basic computer or tablet skills for entering service records. Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, pressurized systems and moving vehicles.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with pneumatic bulk tanker trailers, blowers and PTO systems. Experience with Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner or similar Class 8 equipment. Bilingual English/Spanish.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe role is based in the Lodi shop and yard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Gov. Code 12940; ADA). Lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs regularly (oil drums, filters, tires handled with equipment or team lift above that weight). Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, crawl and work under vehicles and in pits for most of the shift. Climb onto tractors, trailers and tanker catwalks using steps, ladders and three points of contact. Reach overhead, grip and use hand and air tools repeatedly. Work outdoors and in an open shop in Central Valley heat, cold, rain and dust; exposure to noise, diesel exhaust, oils, greases, solvents and moving equipment. Wear required PPE: safety glasses, gloves, steel- or composite-toe boots, high-visibility vest in the yard, and hearing protection where posted.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYFrank C. Alegre Trucking, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Gov. Code 12940; Title VII). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code 12952).FCA is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.This job description is not a complete list of duties and may change as business needs require. Employment with FCA is at will (Labor Code 2922).The employee will follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give them. All duties are essential functions and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.Qualifications: