Journeyman Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Responsibilities

Accurately diagnose, repair, and maintain all parts and components on class 5 through class 8 trucks and trailing equipment in a timely manner and quality fashion, including but not limited to the following:

• Perform front line mechanic inspections, preventive maintenance services and DOT inspections on both diesel and gasoline vehicles as well as trailers
• Diagnose and repair air and hydraulic brake systems, suspension, and steering components
• Diagnose and repair starting and charging system components
• Diagnose, repair, and replace drive train components including transmissions, clutches, drive lines, and differentials
• Perform all repairs to engines as needed including replacing cylinder heads, injectors, injection pumps, pistons, crankshafts, camshafts, gears, pumps, bearings, seals, gaskets, water pumps, engine electronics, etc.
• Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems including compressors, valves, condensers, and evaporators
• Utilize diagnostic tools including laptops, scanners and wiring diagrams and measuring tools including a caliper
• Diagnose and repair electrical and lighting systems, ABS systems, tire and brake monitoring systems, engine, body, and transmission electronics
• Perform welding and fabrication with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Perform minor repairs on semi-trailers and truck cargo boxes including roll up and swing door repairs, tire replacement, brake repairs, suspension repairs, electrical systems and repair body panels, roofs, and frame rails
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns in the field when requested
• Assist other mechanics as needed
• Operate Company vehicles in accordance with local, state, federal and Company policies and safe driving practices
• Perform occasional facility maintenance for the Company and/or customer’s facilities
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Area Fleet Manager or Shop Coordinator
• Thoroughly, timely, neatly, and accurately document vehicle repairs and maintenance including a complete accounting of all labor hours, parts and materials used through maintenance software and daily worksheets
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive working relationship with all fleet, customer, and operations personnel
• Display professional conduct with customers, co-workers, outside suppliers and contacts
• Maintain safe and clean work areas
• Take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices
• Adhere to Company and OSHA safety guidelines
• Operate a forklift as needed to perform repairs and move heavy parts

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or combination of school and experience
• Must have the skill level to diagnose, begin a job and see it through to completion with minimal guidance, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Provide own hand and air tools and storage for same
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record required; CDL preferred but not required
• Pass a criminal history background screen as required by our customer base
• Be able to lift and install all parts required to perform the job including heavier parts such as brake drums, tires, flywheels, clutches, starters, suspension spring packs, etc.

• medical
• health savings plan
• dental
• vision
• vacation
• sick pay
• holiday pay
• retirement plan
• life insurance
• uniforms provided

36-44 Hourly Wage