DIESEL MECHANIC - Saco, Maine

Diesel Mechanic Opportunity

We don't just offer a job, we offer an opportunity! Are you an experienced Diesel Mechanic looking for a great opportunity M-F, weekends off!! Join our growing Team out of our Saco, Maine location. Great benefits, great team environment, top pay, with a growing, successful company!

Dennis K. Burke Inc., headquartered in Taunton, MA, is always looking for great candidates. We are a family owned business, and one of New England's largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline, and motor oil products. We take pride in being loyal to our customers, vendors and employees. We have an opportunity for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to work with our Fleet out of our Saco, ME location.

Under general supervision, maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining trucks. Responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and performing diagnostic testing of trucks. Complete preventative maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, and tire changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters. Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to driver complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining trucks
• Responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and performing diagnostic testing of trucks
• Completing preventative maintenance, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and tire changes, replacing filters
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to driver complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage
• Installs repairs and maintains diesel truck engines. Examines trucks, repair, and overhaul, and adjust truck brake systems
• Installs and repair air conditioners and service components
• Performs diagnostic engine repair. Diagnose and repair anti-lock braking system
• Conducts routine D.O.T. truck inspections and maintenance
• Adjust and realign brakes
• Test drives vehicles
• Reviews work orders and discusses with Fleet Manager
• Follows check list to ensure all important parts are examined
• Provides road repair on vehicles as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Two (2) or more years experience working on diesel trucks/vehicles
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the truck maintenance field
• Possesses a Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certification is highly preferred
• Possesses a Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification (Diesel Engines) is preferred
• CDL A-B with Hazmat endorsement is preferred
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft suite (word, email, data entry)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certified Heavy-Duty Diesel mechanic with Hazmat
• Engine Performance & Brakes Certification is preferred

Physical Requirements and responsibilities:

• Able to lift 50lbs. frequently, up to 100lbs. occasionally
• Able to bend, stand, walk, sit, push, and pull
• Able to stand on feet for majority of shift
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer including keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: May be exposed to varied temperatures at times (heat/cold). May be subjected to loud noises, hazardous materials/chemicals, running machinery,

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm