Diesel Mechanic

Description

Summary

This is a mechanic position responsible for maintenance and repair of light- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The position is responsible for all phases of mechanical work and is under the general supervision of the Shop Supervisor and/or his/her designee.

Definition and Examples of Work

85%


Maintains, repairs, services, and operates all department vehicles and equipment

• Operate a variety of vehicles, construction equipment (light and heavy), maintenance machinery, and material processing equipment necessary for road construction, maintenance projects, and outside the shop as required.
• Performs routine to complex maintenance, diagnostics, welding, and repairs on all types of vehicles and equipment to include public safety vehicles, shop, mining, industrial, heavy construction equipment; loaders; dump trucks; and small engine and small equipment. Maintenance may include roadside service using work zone safety equipment. Diagnostics may be routing to technical including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.
• Performs preventative maintenance and organizes the scheduling of maintenance for all light to heavy equipment.
• Performs work according to service manuals, schematics, and hydraulic flow charts.
• Tests equipment for proper operation by operating/driving and using test equipment.
• Complete work area clean-up tasks, general shop clean-up tasks, and maintenance of other department facilities as assigned; assist other mechanics and welders as needed.
• Maintains awareness of safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment, including properly wearing and using personal safety equipment.
• Attend training needed to perform the functions of the job such as mine safety training, OSHA, Hazmat. First Aid/ CPR, Defensive Driving.

15%


Provide training to new division employees and assign/plan work

• Trains and coaches' department employees in various work duties including, but not limited to, equipment and vehicle operation/use, maintenance procedures, inspection, and service procedures.
• Review assigned work for technical accuracy, soundness, and compliance

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in basic computer systems and software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, email, timekeeping software, work order inputs)
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to use welding equipment and tools to fabricate and repair equipment, vehicles.
• Ability to interpret repair manuals.
• Knowledge of mechanical repair and maintenance procedures for light - and heavy - duty vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the use of mechanic shop tools and equipment, including diagnostic equipment.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to obtain CPR and First aid certifications
• Ability to obtain Defensive driving certificate
• Electric over hydraulic certification
• Airbrake certification, preferred
• A/C certification, preferred
• Occasional overtime
• Occasional travel
• Subject to call out
• Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location