Bilingual Diesel Mechanic - Class A

Diesel Technician

Responsible for performing thorough inspections and related repair on company vehicles. Performs over the road services requiring to rescue buses from other locations while remaining in compliance with FMCSA regulations.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Routine servicing and overhauling of all diesel engines

Inspecting the engines and detecting technical malfunctions

Specializing in repairing and maintaining parts of engine, such as fuel injections systems, emission controls systems, and preventative maintenance

Diagnosing "check engine light" fault codes, aftertreatment engine system, engine misfires, and A/C electrical system

Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.

Skilled in diagnosing major electrical and engine components, performing repairs as needed

Order necessary parts as needed for tasks being performed

Inspect and test defective equipment, diagnosing malfunctions using diagnostic software per the manufacturer

Rewire lights and instrument panel components.

Diagnose and replace faulty components such as brakes, wheel-seals, turbos, alternators, transmissions, internal engine adjustments and starters

Follow safety standards per FMCSA regulations to remain in compliance

Fuel and wash buses when required

Road test buses to detect malfunctions

Move vehicles within property limits, contingent to safety training

Perform over the road service calls with little to no supervision

Ability to work indoors and outdoors (i.e. inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, etc.)

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Maintain the shop clean and organized

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Other duties as required

Experience

5+ years of job-related experience - required.

Bilingual- Spanish/ English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school - required.

Licenses and Certifications

Diesel Technical Certification - required.

CDL - Perferred

ASE Certification - preferred.

Physical Demands

Heavy - Exerting 60-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-60 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 constantly.

Non-Physical Demands

Stress Demands - Occasionally-Up to 1/3 of time

Time Pressures Occasionally-Up to 1/3 of time

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently - 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Performing multiple tasks simultaneously - Frequently - 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Tedious or exacting work Frequently - 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally-Up to 1/3 of time

Variable Schedule/Overtime Occasionally-Up to 1/3 of time

Environmental Conditions

Extreme temperature (heat, cold, extreme temperature changes). - Frequently - 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Wetness and/or humidity (bodily discomfort from moisture). - Frequently - 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Respiratory Hazards (fumes, gases, chemicals, radiation, dust/mites and dirt). - Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

Noise and Vibration (where earplugs would be recommended). - Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

Tornado Bus Company