Diesel Mechanic

Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform routine inspections to ensure that commercial vehicles meet safety and regulatory standards. This includes checking brakes, lights, tires, and other essential components

Diagnose and repair mechanical issues in commercial vehicles. This can involve engine repairs, transmission work, and addressing electrical or hydraulic problems

Work on brake systems, steering, and suspension components to ensure the vehicle's safe operation

Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions

Repair, reline, replace & adjust brakes

Use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and address engine-related issue.

Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including lights, wiring, and electronic components

Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed

Regularly scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes and filter replacements, to keep vehicles in good working condition

Complies with all safety, DOT & OSHA guidelines

Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas

Performs other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years of practical tractor trailer mechanical experience.

Strong understanding of vehicle systems, safety regulations, and the ability to work with specialized tools and equipment

Familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other. Ability to disassemble major parts for repairs, and be able to put them back together properly.

Proficient in Microsoft office

Knowledge of tractor trucks and trailers

Proficient in using diagnostic equipment, software and tools to identify and resolve issues efficiently

Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Valid Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in shop environment

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold temperatures

Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering shop floor equipment to access, inspect, or oversee shop work

Requires occasional travel outside service area

Occasionally requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, gloves, etc.)

May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals

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