Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic

Description

Mechanics perform repairs and preventive maintenance on Trucks and Trailers. The preventive maintenance may involve assembly, disassembly, and/or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, suspension systems and exhaust systems

Duties & Responsibilities-

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment
• Raise trucks or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
• Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
• Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, charts and pressure gauges
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine
• May drive forklift or other powered industrial truck
• May lift a tire and a rim onto mounting mechanism to mount tire onto rim

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations
• Must meet all regulatory requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Education: High School Diploma, GED and equivalent work experience
• Two years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance or welding experience demonstrating progressive levels of skill attained Equipment/Tools Used: Hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments. Power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment and jacks, torch and hoists
• Special Skills, Education or Licensure Required:
• Experience in heavy diesel repair
• CDL Class A license
• Ability to become State Certified in multiple areas of repairs
• Certified to operate forklift