Diesel Mechanic Job Description
Reports to the Shop Supervisor
Job Overview
Perform general vehicle repairs with an emphasis on electrical air and hydraulic systems for a fleet of vehicles that includes flatbed lumber trucks concrete mixer trucks and various offroad equipment such as forklifts and wheel loaders. Position will also require preventative maintenance duties diagnostic testing and systems troubleshooting.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform inspection maintenance and repairs on heavyduty vehicles such as truck tractors semitrailers forklifts pickups concrete mixer trucks etc.
- Responsible for performing diagnostic testing on diesel engines transmissions and brake systems. Trouble shooting electrical steering and cooling systems.
- Responsible for performing diagnostic testing on electrical components hydraulic systems suspension and braking systems.
- Analyze diagnostic testing results and complete the appropriate repairs.
- Records and tracks the maintenance work performed on vehicles and communicates these services to the shop supervisor.
- Ensures services performed are compliant with the rules and regulations of the Companys inspection and safety procedures.
- Works independently within the Companys established procedures associated with the specific job requirements.
Applicant Education and Work History Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 13 years employed as a diesel mechanic.
- Air conditioning repair and welding experience preferred.
- Mechanic with own personal tools is a plus.
Hire is contingent on Background Check Drug and Alcohol Screening and completion of I9.