Heavy Diesel Truck Mechanic

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Job description

Heavy Diesel Truck Mechanic

The diesel service technician/mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties: inspect, install, troubleshoot, repair. The diesel service technician/mechanic will maintain fleet and facility equipment according to safety standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 to $30.00 /hour DOE

Experience:

• Diesel Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

Qualifications - Required:

• High School Diploma, GED or High School Equivalent Certificate
• Experience: 3 years
• Class C License
• Knowledge of computerized diagnostic equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dexterity
• Mechanical Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Computer Skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic testis; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, subassemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance.
• 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 emergency/unscheduled repairs of Semi-trucks, Refer Trailers and Chassis and performs scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Must provide own hand tools to complete all assigned tasks.
• Utilize laptop computers to diagnose problems and adjust engine functions.
• Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 25 pounds.
• Working Conditions:
• Works in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

We don t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment at company is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition or any other basis protected by law. It is our policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

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