Diesel Mechanic - Coopersville, MI (49080)

CORE48 is hiring an experienced Diesel Mechanic in Coopersville, MI!

If you're a

who can diagnose problems, solve complex mechanical challenges, and take pride in keeping a fleet of diesel-powered vehicles safe and operational, we want to hear from you..

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diesel-powered trucks and trailers.

Use diagnostic software, digital multimeters, voltmeters, calibrators, and specialized equipment to accurately identify mechanical and electrical issues.

Perform engine and transmission tear-downs and overhauls, engine diagnostics, tune-ups, failure analysis, welding, and fabrication.

Your work directly supports safe and efficient fleet operations, including service calls and temporary roadside maintenance within the designated region.

Participate in training programs designed to develop and strengthen your technical skills.

• Diagnose and repair moderate to complex mechanical and electrical problems?

• Perform engine and transmission tear-downs and overhauls?

• Perform engine diagnostics and tune-ups?

• Troubleshoot truck, tractor, trailer, and component systems?

• Perform failure analysis to identify issues with component parts and systems?

• Conduct inspections and diagnose minor mechanical issues according to DOT standards?

• Utilize industry-standard diagnostic software and specialized tools?

• Weld and fabricate components as needed?

• Read and interpret technical service manuals?

• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records?

• Communicate with drivers, dispatchers, and management to determine repair needs and priorities?

• Provide estimated repair completion times?

• Maintain a clean and organized work area?

• Follow DOT, EPA, OSHA, federal, and state regulations?

• Travel within the designated region for service calls and temporary roadside maintenance?

• Participate in technical training programs?

• Perform other duties as assigned?

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent?
• Vocational or technical training in diesel mechanics, welding, or a related field?
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and automotive systems?
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills?
• Ability to operate and interpret industry-standard diagnostic software for heavy-duty truck tractors?
• Ability to read and understand technical service manuals?
• Strong attention to detail?
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team?
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed?
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in varying weather conditions?
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in the company's random drug and alcohol program?

Preferred:

• Valid Class A CDL?
• Knowledge of Cummins Insite andPACCAR Davie software?
• Welding and fabrication skills?

This Is a Hands-On Role

You'll need to be comfortable working on heavy-duty equipment and maneuvering into hard-to-reach areas. The position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, twisting, and lifting.

You must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. overhead and carry or move objects up to 60 lbs.

The role also requires good hand and finger dexterity, steady hands, coordination, and the ability to see and hear details necessary for diagnosing and repairing equipment.

Safety Comes First

The work environment includes the shop, office, light industrial areas, and outdoors. You may encounter varying weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease, and gases.

CORE48 expects technicians to remain safety-conscious and committed to following all safety rules and applicable regulations.