Fleet Mechanic Careers.: Join Our Team of Awesome People.
Company: Apex Transportation
Location: Henderson
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Fleet Mechanic Careers.Join Our Team of Awesome
People.The OpportunityApex Transportation is hiring Trailer Techs
and Diesel Techs in Henderson, CO to perform servicing and repairs,
both scheduled and unscheduled, on our company owned tractors,
trailers, and other power driven equipment.Fleet Mechanic
OpeningsStarting Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 based on experienceSchedule:
2nd, 3rd and weekend day shifts availableOur fleet size is 54 power
units with Peterbilts, Kenworths and Freightliners and over 250
trailers with most being Flatbeds. Yet what makes us stand out from
the transport “crowd” is our staff of approximately 56
employees.Why Apex TransportationIf you are looking for a position
in a company that is a leader in Colorado flatbed trucking and
specialty transportation services, that has great benefits, and is
simply a good place to work - then join the Apex team.$2,500 Sign
on BonusWe pay 90% of your Benefits and 75% of any dependents for
Health, Dental and VisionSupplemental Benefits like AFLAC, Legal
Shield offered401K with 3% company matching after timeSix Paid
Holidays for major HolidaysThe JobFleet Mechanic I: This is the
entry level class in the Fleet Mechanic series. This class is
distinguished from the Fleet Mechanic II by the performance of the
more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this
series.Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the
same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to
established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to
the II level.Since this class is typically used as a training
class, employees may have only limited or non directly related work
experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while
learning job tasks including:Methods, materials, equipment, and
tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair. Various
mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.Various
electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.Standard
practices, equipment, and tools of the Class 8 and equipment
mechanical trade. Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel
engine repair and maintenance.Methods and techniques of welding and
fabrication. Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic
systems.Basic principles of record keeping.Shop
mathematics.Occupational hazards and standard safety
procedures.QualificationsThe following generally describes the
knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned
within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the
assigned duties.Two years of responsible vehicle and equipment
maintenance and repair experience in a Class 8 Semi Truck and
Trailers shop.Education: Equivalent to the completion of the
twelfth grade.Possession of a valid driver's license.Ability
to:Perform a variety of duties in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and
repairing vehicles, equipment and components.Inspect automotive,
class 8 equipment to locate mechanical defects, to diagnose
mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems and to determine
corrective procedures.Perform a variety of welding work.Estimate
time and materials needed for work.Maintain a variety of shop and
repair records and logs. Use various hand and power-driven shop
tools.Prepare and maintain clear and accurate reports. Understand
and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.? ?Apply today About Mechanic Jobs
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