Diesel Mechanic

Truck Mechanics perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems on trucks and equipment. As a Truck Mechanic, you will be responsible for truck and equipment repairs, malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts and change hydraulic fluids. Truck mechanics routinely use computerized equipment along with lathes, welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets and precision gauges. As a Truck Mechanic, you will also test drive trucks and equipment before and after repairs.

Competitive wages based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Determines Truck and equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

· Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

· Provide timely recommendations and detailed reports of findings on equipment being serviced and maintained to the fleet manager.

· Corrects truck and equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

· Verifies trucks and equipment performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

· Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

· Maintains truck and equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

· Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

· Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.

· Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

· Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

· Provide assistance to field personnel with trouble shooting and diagnosis of equipment via the phone or onsite in a professional manner.

· Seek and attend additional or continued education on technology, equipment and tools to keep abreast on the latest changes in your field.

· Maintain a clean and organized work station on a day to day basis.

· Comply with company handbook including workplace rules and safety policies.

Requirements:

· 2 year degree/certificate for diesel technician

· Valid Driver’s License

· Must obtain CDL within 3 months of hire

· 6 month industry experience as a Mechanic

· Knowledge of diagnosing / troubleshooting equipment issues

· Must have knowledge and skills necessary for maintenance and repair of equipment: light to heavy trucks, trailers, small gasoline to large diesel engines, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

· Expertise in Cummins engines & after treatment units preferred

· Strong communication skills, written and verbal

· Able to read and understand instructions in English

· Able to pass drug screens, physical and safety sensitive background check

· Willing to work overtime as needed and requested by management.

· Willing to travel out of town and to local jobsites to service and repair equipment as needed and requested by management.

· Own tools

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

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English (Required)

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Work Location: In person