Diesel Technician

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION: Diesel Technician's help run our business by providing light diesel mechanic repairs, invoicing, and processing payment for repairs, and participate as the trainer for the Diesel Technician Apprentice Program. JOB SUMMARY: A Diesel Technician performs various light diesel mechanical repairs, commercial tire changes, preventative oil change services, DOT inspections, and participates as a trainer in the company's Diesel Technician Apprentice Program under the direction of the Truck Care General Manager or Diesel Mechanic. This position will also perform preventative maintenance on the facility and its parts such as replacing air filters, light bulbs, etc., to ensure everything is in proper working condition. Additionally, this position will perform other tasks required to help ensure the facility's compliance with Environmental Protection Association (EPA) regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain a safe and clean facility and use safety first practices to remain accident-free • Greet customers as you see them, speak politely, and assist customers as needed • Perform diesel mechanical repairs for customers operating class 7 and 8 vehicles using self-owned tools • Accurately invoicing and processing payment for services performed • Participate as a trainer in the company's Diesel Technician Apprentice Program • Operate a company vehicle to perform roadside assistance services • Perform basic facility and equipment repairs • Keep the truck care facility clean, organized, and secure • Adhere to and update all HAZCOM Manual and Safety Data sheets • Attend training in person and/or webinars as assigned • Maintain personal grooming and appearance standards per company policy • Other tasks as assigned EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS: • Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred • Experience: • 1-2 Years' experience in class 7 and 8 truck/trailer repairs Certifications: • DOT Certified or willing and able to be certified within the first 30 days of employment • State of MI Mechanic certified in; Drive Train, Brakes & Braking Systems, Suspension/Steering Systems, Electrical Systems. • Requirements: • Must own set of hand tools regularly used in basic light mechanical diesel repairs • Must have a valid driver's license • Must have a clean and consistent record of safety SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Skills: • Hard Skills: Ability to learn and perform light mechanical diesel repairs, basic housekeeping tasks, repair and maintenance procedures, knowledge of electrical breakers, scissor lift operation, and safety glasses/vest usage • Soft Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, organization skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency, and strong work ethic Typical Physical Demands: • Regularly required to talk and hear at a normal range • Very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day • Frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus