Diesel Mechanic

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment.

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.

• Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.

• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan.

• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.

• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.

• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.

• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.

• Maintain a clean work area.

• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.

• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic

• Experience using diagnostic software a plus

• Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.

• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.

• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.

• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.

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 required.

• 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.

• Work environment is usually loud.