Diesel Mechanic

Byer Steel Diesel Mechanic

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, overhaul truck, trailer, and mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, conveyors, forklifts.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. Essential Job Duties

• Perform all work assigned in a safe, well managed manner, and assure that the area is safe and clean.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Properly diagnose malfunctions. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and tools.
• Schedule and perform all maintenance tasks on a timely basis.
• Keep all DOT inspections on all trucks and trailers current.
• Maintain records per vehicle showing service intervals and repairs.
• Active communication with Manager to coordinate work and provide updates on work in progress.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Report any accident or injuries immediately.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

2. Qualifications and Experience

• Associates in industrial Mechanics or combination of training and experience that provide equivalent skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Minimum of 3 years of training and/or experience as a truck/trailer mechanic
• Knowledge of DEF Systems a plus
• Valid Driver's license, Class A license a plus
• Acceptable motor vehicle record
• Physical strength and endurance to perform all duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.

3. Physical Requirements

• Physical exertion required.
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate objects, tools, and/or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with others required.

4. Environmental Requirements

• May be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to elements working in a truck shop, sounds, noise levels,
• Exposure to dust, oil, industrial lubricants, etc.

5. Safety Requirements

• Hard hat
• Safety Glasses
• Steel Toe w/metatarsal boots
• Gloves
• Hearing Protection
• Other PPE depends on area working in.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.