Diesel Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details

Job Location:

Oscar Winski Company Corporate Headquarters
- Lafayette, IN 47904

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category:
Installation
- Maint
- Repair

The Mechanic position conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance services.

• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules on all Company vehicles
• Evaluate equipment and determine whether to repair in-house or send it to an outside vendor for repair
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system maintenance/repair on diesel and conventional engine and vehicular systems
• Troubleshoot and determine necessary repairs
• Assess repairs needed and determine who will perform the repairs
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and/or replace components
• Reassemble systems to specified tolerances
• Perform scheduled A, B, & D preventative maintenance schedules
• Inspect vehicles for safety
• Perform “demand” type maintenance as needed
• Perform inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, suspensions, drive‑train components, electrical, air conditioning, air brakes, computer diagnostics and basic welding

• Ensure all road vehicles meet DOT specifications
• Monitor fleet equipment to ensure they are updated regarding license plates, registrations, and DOT inspections
• Purchase supplies and parts for equipment repairs and shop use
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be flexible and willing to adapt
• Must display the ability to problem solve
• Can work independently and in a team environment
• Self‑motivated and takes responsibility for own work; can manage interruptions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.