Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic

Overview

We’re currently seeking a skilled and dependable Mechanic, perferably diesel expierence to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, heavy trucks, and related equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term role with a stable and growing company.

Diesel Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the company’s Diesel Fleet trucks. 

The hourly rate for this positon is 26.54/HR. 

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mechanics inspect equipment for damage or failures.
• Perform diagnostics and repair service for equipment component failures.
• Remove and replace damaged or defective components, and operate support equipment including forklifts, man lifts, and service trucks.
• Mechanics may also be required to perform basic welds, clean the shop area, and perform stocking functions.
• Will be cross trained to work on cranes and heavy equipment

All work performed must be done in a safe and efficient manner

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfacto­rily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Driver’s License

• Mechanical experience working with diesel engines, technical school a plus
• Must comply with established safety rules, policies and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.  Company will train. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively be­fore groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are represen­tative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.