DIESEL MECHANIC TECHNICIAN

Position Summary

The Diesel Mechanic Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and related mechanical systems. This position performs preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while minimizing downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine service on diesel engines, trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel-system problems.
• Repair and replace engines, transmissions, brakes, steering components, suspension systems, cooling systems, and other mechanical components.
• Inspect equipment to identify worn, damaged, or unsafe parts and recommend necessary repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic tools, service manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, fluid checks, and other scheduled maintenance.
• Service and repair air brake and hydraulic brake systems.
• Inspect and repair electrical systems, including batteries, starters, alternators, lighting, and wiring.
• Perform repairs on trailers, including brakes, suspension, landing gear, lights, and related components.
• Conduct pre-service and post-repair inspections to verify equipment is safe and operating properly.
• Complete work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, parts used, and labor performed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, environmental procedures, and applicable DOT regulations.
• Communicate equipment conditions, repair needs, and maintenance recommendations to supervisors and operations personnel.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work overtime during the week or on weekends.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Resourceful, well organized and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High School or Equivalent

COMPETENCIES:

• Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

• Communication skills

Provide clear instructions/directions.

• Reasoning skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Time Management

Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk with alternate standing. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a dry, sometimes dusty environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.