Diesel Technician

A $3000.00 Hiring Bonus is contingent on specified requirements.

Up to $37 per hour, including Shift Differential assigned to qualifying shifts

DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

This position is responsible for routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of all trucks/vehicles and related equipment. To succeed in this role, one should have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic tools, service, and diagnostic equipment, strong attention to detail, excellent communication and customer service skills, and be able to work independently or as a team member.

Mechanic Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and repairs on starting & charging systems, cooling and recharge, electrical, and common fault codes.
• Inspect, analyze, and diagnose trucks/vehicles and related equipment for mechanical issues and faulty replacement parts.
• Perform leak detection and repairs, compressor replacements, soldering refrigerant lines, evaporator/condenser replacements, and front & rear main engine seal replacements in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and Federal inspections on trailers, trucks/vehicles, and related equipment.
• Problem-solve, document an action plan for all repairs and follow checklists and protocols while conducting repairs.
• Ensure a safe, organized, tidy workspace, regularly cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Follow all health and safety rules, guidelines, and common sense safety practices.
• Ability to work independently, support coworkers, work as part of a team, and work well with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge-Based Requirements

• Knowledge of Diesel vehicle mechanical systems (e.g., transmission, exhaust, electrical)

• Understanding of common diagnostic equipment with aptitude in the use of hand and/or power tools and precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers)
• ASE certifications are highly desired but not required.
• 1-2 years of Transport Refrigeration Technical, or equivalent, experience is a PLUS.

*Class A Mechanic = 5 yrs experience. *Class B Mechanic = 3-5 yrs experience. *Class C Mechanic = 1-3 yrs experience.

• Able to pass pre-employment knowledge/skill tests to determine the probability of job success and mechanical classification.
• Proven mechanical acuity and basic math skills.
• Must be able to read and write in English, as required for documentation of diagnosis and solutions.
• Must have their own tools and steel-toed shoes ( safety glasses and hearing protection are provided by the company).
• Able to pass a 10-year background check.
• Able to pass a drug test/medical physical exam

Physical Demands/Abilities performed throughout the duration of the work shift.

• Heavy Work- Exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including other job-related items.
• Walking/Standing for sustained periods of time.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using the entire body
• Stooping/Crouching – Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, legs, and spine.
• Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
• Kneeling/Crawling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) or moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Whole Hand/Fingers – Picking, pinching, typing with fingers, and grasping with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive Motion – Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word to others accurately and quickly when necessary.?

• Hearing – Receiving detailed information through oral communication at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Vision – Close visual acuity to perform activities such as reading, using measurement devices, viewing electronic devices, assembling, inspecting small parts and/or operating machines and power tools, operating a motor vehicle, and determining the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work performed.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a shop, both indoors and outdoors. Activities occur inside and outside and are subject to

work environments that are not climate controlled, weather and hot/cold temperature changes, dirt, dust, soot and possibly mold, loud noise, and ladders to use for high heights. Potential hazards such as moving vehicles, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high places, high heat, and exposure to chemicals, atmospheric conditions (e.g. fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases), or poor ventilation, or a workspace may be exposed to smoke residue, mold and mildew, contaminated water, or other unsanitary conditions, as well as being in closed quarters/confined spaces (e.g. crawl spaces, small, enclosed rooms, attics, etc.)

This is not an all-inclusive list of every job duty affiliated with the REFRIGERATION/DIESEL TECHNICIAN position, and Dallas Trailer Repair Co. reserves the right to assign additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Required Tools by Tech Classification:

Laborer

• Tool Carry Box
• Basic Wrench Set
• Basic Socket Set
• Pair Vice Grips
• Pair Channel Locks
• Impact Gun
• Screwdriver Set
• Basic Pliers Set
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Tape Measure
• Hammer
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing Protection

Tech 1

• Small Tool Box
• 1 1/8 Wrench & Deep Socket
• 15/16 Wrench & Deep Socket
• Basic Socket Set
• 2 pair Vice Grips
• 2 pair Channel Locks
• Pipe Wrench
• Impact Gun
• Die Grinder
• Screwdriver Set
• Pry Bar
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing Protection

Tech 2

• Med Tool Box
• Wrench Set to 1 1/4
• Sockets deep & shallow to 1 1/4
• 2 Pair Vice Grips
• 2 Pair Channel Locks
• Pipe Wrench large
• Impact Gun
• Die Grinder
• Screwdriver Set
• Allen Wrench Set
• Torque Bits 25-45
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing Protection

Tech 3

• Full Size Tool Box
• Wrench Set to 1 1/4
• Sockets deep & shallow to 1 1/4
• 4 Pair Vice Grips
• 4 Pair Channel Locks
• 2 Lrg C Clamps
• 2 Pair Channel Locks
• Pipe Wrench
• Impact Gun
• Die Grinder
• Screwdriver Set
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing Protection

Body Tech 1

• Small Tool Box
• Welding Hood
• Welding Gloves
• Striker
• 2 Small Vise Clamps
• 2 Big Vise Clamps
• 2 Pair Vise Grips
• 2 Med C Clamps
• Chalk Line
• Air Drill
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-Toed Shoes
• Hearing Protection

Body Tech 2

• Med Tool Box
• Welding Hood
• Welding Gloves
• Striker
• 4 Small Vise Clamps
• 4 Med Vise Clamps
• 4 Lrg Vise Clamps
• 4 Lrg C Clamps
• Chalk Line
• Air Drill
• Skill Saw
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-Toed Shoes
• Hearing Protection

Salary : $37