Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Diesel Mechanic position is responsible for all in-house maintenance and repairs for the transportation department. This person will partner with the transportation manager to build the diesel mechanic department, including inventory management and the development of the tool storage area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed
• Complete work order reports in writing and electronically
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, and other equipment
• Perform basic diagnostics to identify the source of trouble and make adjustments for safe and efficient operation
• Ensure the company has the safest trucks placed in service and are free of mechanical defects
• Change tires on trucks and support vehicles
• Enter daily repairs and services into the computer-based fleet tracking system
• Test drive vehicles to verify repairs and vehicle performance
• Daily visual vehicle inspections
• Perform 90-day BIT inspections for DOT
• Build and manage parts inventory using company software
• Ensure the cleanliness of the shop

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers
• Provide excellent customer service
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Wear proper safety equipment at all times
• Escalate issues to leadership when necessary

HVAC Responsibilities:

• Service, repair, install, and maintain existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including split-system/package units, air handlers, condensing units, heat exchangers, heaters, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, VAV boxes, exhaust hoods and fans, and evaporator coolers
• Perform routine maintenance on HVAC equipment, including greasing bearings, cleaning out condensation lines, cleaning coils, vacuuming return grills and ducts, and checking belt tension and pulleys
• Adhere to a preventative maintenance routine
• Maintain records and process necessary forms
• Inform personnel regarding procedures and status of work orders
• Participate in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars as assigned
• Maintain inventory, ensuring the availability of items required to complete installations and repairs
• Perform other duties as directed, developed, or assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience as a mechanic, repairing trucks, automobiles, or diesel, or a combination of education and practical knowledge is required
• A high school or GED diploma is required

• Basic knowledge of gas and diesel engines is required

• Proficient with working on Cummings and Detroit engines is required
• Certified and licensed as a diesel mechanic by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is preferred
• Completed a formal auto/diesel engine training program (e.g., training presented by a community college trade/vocational school or military) is preferred
• Experience welding or a welding certificate (professional, personal, and volunteer experience) is preferred
• Background in an environment that requires wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection is required
• Experience working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment (professional, personal, and volunteer experience) is required
• Knowledge of using and operating testing equipment, gauges, and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairs is required

• Basic computer skills, including maintenance programs and diagnostic systems, are required
• Familiarity with precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.) is preferred
• Able to frequently lift components weighing over 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance from another person is required
• Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission is required
• Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and behind the cab using normally available foot and handholds is required
• Paint and bodywork experience is preferred

Language Skills

• Excellent Communication skills, including reading, writing, and verbal
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a big plus

Technical Skills

• Strong ability to ensure road and equipment safety
• Perform CHP and DOT inspections and documentation
• Ability to partner with Drivers, Operations, Mechanics, Dealerships, etc

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think independently to solve practical problems and deal with situations without guidelines. Ability to interpret various written, oral, report, or schedule instructions.
• Ability to use a computer-based maintenance system to log services and repairs

Equipment

• Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, forklift, stand-up pallet jack, electric pallet jack, computer, calculator, copier, and phone. Tractors, trailers, Box Trucks, Air Jacks, Jack stands

Other Skills & Abilities

• Able to work with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• High accuracy in work with attention to detail
• Ability to complete projects promptly
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback
• Solution-oriented attitude with a willingness to proactively solve issues
• Ability to maintain logs and records. Excellent customer service skills

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk or sit alternatively, depending on the specific needs of the day
• Have a constant need to perform the following physical activities: bending/stooping/squatting, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and reaching above shoulders
• Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities
• Lifting/carrying a minimum of 50 lbs regularly and over 50 lbs occasionally
• Vision requirements: consistent need to complete forms. Frequent need to see small details. Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm's reach
• Hearing requirements: consistent need to communicate over the telephone and in person

Work Environment

• Flexible schedule
• The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate but may be high during certain times of the day due to the business level
• Exposure to the climate conditions of the geographic area
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints, or other irritants