Diesel and Equipment Mechanic

Diesel and Equipment Mechanic

Reports to:

Fleet Manager

Location:

Norwalk, CA

Schedule:

Wednesday-Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Salary: $35+ p/hr depending on experience

Pacific States Petroleum is looking for a diesel mechanic to help maintain our fleet of trucks. This includes but is not limited to completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; maintaining appropriate maintenance documentation.

• Display a professional and cooperative attitude during interactions with other departments and maintenance team members.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs at locations other than the home yard.
• Periodically, travel to other yards to conduct repairs and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose complex issues and perform repairs on vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to intricate electrical system troubleshooting, removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, rebuilding, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Ability to maintain and repair items related to tank repair including but not limited to plumping, meters, power take-offs, pumps, valves, and poppets.
• Perform Federal DOT and State BIT inspections, complete manufacturer preventive maintenance schedules, install component and part upgrades, control corrosion, complete seasonal preparation procedures, and schedule repairs with an outside vendor if needed.
• When possible, contain costs by using warranty claims, evaluating service and parts options.
• Adhere to Federal DOT and State BIT regulations, and manufacturer guides.