Diesel Technician

Our client is looking for a Diesel Mechanic, the primary purpose of this position is to provide basic mechanical, repair, maintenance, and other related services to the customers.

This person must have a clear understanding of routine and complex truck and trailer repair processes, routine maintenance tasks, shop techniques and practices, parts, materials and the operation, use, and basic repair of basic shop equipment. Performs assigned duties and tasks to meet Company standards and customer satisfaction.

This position reports to the Shop Supervisor but may receive work instructions for specific assignments from a lead mechanic or technician. This position impacts the profitability of the Company by working efficiently, not wasting time on the job, not wasting parts and materials, not breaking tools needlessly, and not creating rework.

• This position demonstrates that THE CUSTOMER IS THE FIRST PRIORITY and that every employee is here to fully support that priority with quality work, service and on time job completion second to none. Employee must always maintain a professional attitude with customers and other employees.
• Assists Mechanics with completing complex mechanical truck and trailer service, maintenance, and repairs, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers, including, but not limited to working with the following mechanical systems: engine, electrical, drive train, tire, steering, suspension, refrigeration units, etc.
• Performs vehicle and trailer inspections according to DOT standards and understands what is necessary to bring identified basic deficiencies into compliance.
• Performs routine and complex vehicle fluid and filter checks and replacements. Checks these systems according to manufacturer’s specifications and replaces fluids and filters with appropriate materials and according to company standards.
• Conducts routine vehicle and trailer electrical inspections. Makes routine replacements of fuses, bulbs, batteries, etc. Makes routine and complex electrical repairs, installations and replacements.
• Performs routine and complex troubleshooting, repair and replacement procedures, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers for engine and related systems.
• Performs routine and complex troubleshooting, repair and replacement procedures, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers for electrical and related systems.
• Performs routine and complex troubleshooting, repair and replacement procedures, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers for drive train and related systems.
• Performs routine and complex troubleshooting, repair and replacement procedures, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers for wheel, tire, axle and related systems.
• Performs routine and complex troubleshooting, repair and replacement procedures, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers for refrigeration units and related systems.
• Performs routine and complex troubleshooting, repair and replacement procedures, on all makes and models of trucks and trailers for steering, suspension and related systems.
• Informs Supervisor regarding problems or difficulties encountered during troubleshooting repair or maintenance procedures. Discusses any problems, complaints, requests, or ideas with the Supervisor.
• Assists the Shop Supervisor with training other mechanics working in the shop.
• Appropriately uses all measurement tools and equipment assigned to the shop.
• Returns unused stock inventory, job parts, tools, and equipment to appropriate storage locations at the end of each business day.
• Assists with managing the stock and equipment inventories as assigned to the shop. Takes and reports physical counts of stock inventory according to schedule established by the Shop Supervisor. Notifies Shop Supervisor when stock inventories are approaching reorder points.
• Notifies Shop Supervisor in a timely manner when non-stock parts are needed on a maintenance job so that the parts can be ordered quickly and not significantly delay the job’s scheduled completion.
• Assists with the receipt, distribution, and storage of job and inventory parts, job materials and equipment.
• Assists with cleaning, stocking, and organizing parts storage…