DIESEL MECHANIC

DIESEL MECHANIC # DIESEL MECHANICHot JobHouston, TX 77041## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $29.00 Hourly## DescriptionThe Diesel Mechanic at Nexus Disposal is responsible for safely operating, repairing, rebuilding, and performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on the company's fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring the proper performance and safety of our vehicles and equipment.**Key Responsibilities*** Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.* Evaluate mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic equipment.* Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care.* Check and repair electrical and cooling systems, as well as install heaters and similar accessories.* Conduct road tests on vehicles to troubleshoot problems and ensure proper and safe completion of repairs.* Perform road calls to make repairs on trucks that break down while on collection routes.* Weld and perform minor bodywork as needed.* Read and interpret VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and repair orders, communicating with supervisors and drivers for clarification of problems.* Plan and schedule repairs and procure all necessary parts for successful completion.* Maintain accurate and updated preventive maintenance records.* Assist with the training of maintenance technicians.* Operate tools, equipment, and machinery following company safety procedures.* Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards, ensuring shop equipment and tools are in safe operating condition.* Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.## Qualifications**Requirements:*** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.* Valid driver's license.* Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic.* Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.* Must have own tools appropriate for the position.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.* Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles.* Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals, maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company fleet.* Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Ability to prioritize workload and meet time-sensitive deadlines.* Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.* Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents.* Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.* Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other related state and federal regulations.**Physical/Mental Demands:*** Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.* Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.* Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.* Frequent physical effort, including handling tools and equipment, is required.* Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.**Working Conditions:*** Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.* Occasionally work in high precarious places.* The work environment is usually loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nexus Disposal, Llc