Diesel Mechanic

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Diesel Mechanic diagnoses mechanical problems, repairs and rebuilds equipment on or off-site.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Diagnose mechanical problems, repair and rebuild equipment

• Diagnoses problems and repairs brakes, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, diesel engines, and electrical problems 

• Performs all aspects of trailer repairs

• Performs all phases of vehicle repairs

• Removes, cleans, repairs, reinstalls and adjusts all vehicle components

• Welds equipment as needed

• Prepares and completes work orders on equipment repair

• Maintains completed paperwork on equipment

• Makes service calls as needed

• Works closely with other mechanic technicians and advises them on repairs

• Evaluates completed work and conducts final inspection of equipment prior to release to ensure compliance with federal and state codes regulations

• Receives, accepts and distributes all deliveries appropriately

• Responsible for opening and closing the Maintenance garage

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to trouble shoot electrical, mechanical, diesel engine problems

• Experience working on tractor trailers

• Basic welding skills (Mig, Oxy/Acl)

• Ability to understand type and nature of essential job functions                 

• Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide

• Intermediate knowledge of computer/lap top

• Intermediate knowledge of hand tools/power tools

• Ability to travel to off-site locations for repair

• Ability to be on call

• Must be able to use battery and charging system test equipment

• Ability to lift and carry approximately 80 pounds

• Ability to sit, stand, slouch or lie for extended periods

• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and heavy equipment

• Ability to hold air impact tools up to 30 lbs.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Auto Mechanic