Heavy Duty Automotive Technician – Charlotte, NC
Company Overview
Fontaine Modification Company (FMC) focuses on design and manufacturing of innovative solutions for heavy truck manufacturers, dealers, and commercial truck fleets worldwide. We fill market gaps between OEM chassis models and a wide variety of fleet and niche vocational truck applications. FMC’s history of providing innovative solutions with integrity, responsiveness, and superior workmanship has made us the recognized leader in the industry for over half a century.
Fontaine Modification offers competitive wages for all levels of experience, additional pay for ASE certifications, along with annual reviews and merit increases. Additionally, we offer an industry leading full spectrum benefit package, with no waiting period (you are fully covered on your first day of employment). We also provide tool accounts with monthly company contributions to help you get the tools you need, or to expand your current personal toolbox. We also offer perfect attendance bonuses, safety bonuses, and performance bonuses!
Position Description
As a technician with Fontaine Modification, you can expect to be a part of some of the most innovative, and unique, modifications in the industry. If you are a highly motivated, passionate, and dedicated individual with a desire to use your mechanical skills in an innovative environment, you are encouraged to apply immediately.
Position Requirements
This position is located at the Charlotte, NC facility and will be responsible for the following job functions:
Responsibilities as a Fleet Truck Tech /Welder:
- Installing minor modifications such as back up cameras, auxiliary power units, electronic log kits, decals, running fuel lines, electrical wiring harnesses, etc.,
- Pre-delivery inspections
- Working with kits and bolt-on modifications
- Lots of bending, stooping and on feet most of day
- Lifting and installing components up to 45 pounds
- Frame drilling
- Installing components
- Performing wiring techniques
- Installing telematics systems
- Performing PDI operations or performing drive prep
- Installing new fuel lines, fuel tanks, etc.
- Working on Class 7 & 8 trucks; bolt-on modification kits, some fabrication and mechanical work
- Decal application
Qualifications
- Automobile or truck mechanic skills (shade tree mechanic experience OK)
- Ability to work 40- hour weeks plus overtime, if required.
- Tools including impact wrench and drill or ability to acquire tools after 90 days of employment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Post offer background check, drug screening, and physical evaluation
- Mechanical experience preferred
- Have tools or the ability to obtain tools as soon as possible.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, a complete benefits package including medical insurance coverage and a 401(k) plan.
Fontaine is a member of the Marmon Group / Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.