Diesel Shop Technician II – DOT Inspections & Diagnostics

JOB SUMMARY

Shop Diesel Technician II responsibilities include performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light and follow‑up repairs, light mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, and other duties as assigned. The Technician can perform more advanced diagnostics and repairs under the supervision of a Sr. Shop Diesel Technician or higher, continuously learning advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques. Successful completion is measured by company policies and high‑level performance metrics.

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on‑the‑job experience to perform the job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the work.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments to prioritize work activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, behave consistently, keep sensitive information confidential, and adhere to ethical and professional standards.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on light, medium and heavy‑duty vehicles in a shop environment.
• Occasionally travel and perform work at customer locations.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, and equipment lubrication.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (“RO”) using a company‑issued device and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other required documentation in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most standard repair times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, and federal regulations including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participate and complete all in‑company required safety training.
• Maintain shop‑assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of truck equipment, including electrical/brake/cooling systems, starters/alternators, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering systems, gas and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, and differentials.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of truck equipment such as electrical/brake/cooling systems, starters/alternators, air conditioning systems, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering systems, gas and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, and differentials.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Inspect, test, and interpret defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Assist Shop Diesel Technician I with diagnostics.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience in a related field. Candidates may also have a different combination, such as a degree or certification beyond a high‑school diploma or 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Participate in and complete all in‑company required training.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidates must successfully complete a…