DIESEL MECHANIC

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic


Reports to: Shop Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: ProValue | HR

Date: August 2025

SUMMARY

The Diesel Mechanic position maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; and keeping accurate records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management
• Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the cooperative.
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. At least 2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience and/or training preferred. Willing to seek out and attend additional continuing education, seminars, classes, or other job-related education requirements or opportunities. Requires basic knowledge and use of computers and computer software.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

This position requires a valid driver's license. A valid Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) is preferred, or the ability to obtain a CDL.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

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, this position is regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feed; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.


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 is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and grain dust. This position is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and/or confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment in some areas may, from time to time, exceed 85 db.

DISCLAIMER

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. I agree that I can perform the job described as stated above and am able to work in these conditions. Signing this job description in no way alters "employee-at-will" and is not a guarantee of employment now or in the future.

Description

****THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN COLBY, KS****

Diesel Technician Mechanic Job Responsibilities:

Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

Diesel Technician Mechanic Job Duties:

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Diesel Technician Mechanic Skills and Qualifications:

Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge