Diesel Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

The diesel maintenance mechanic position is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining and repairing diesel engines on a variety of equipment including large trucks and trailers, performing tasks such as routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations), inspecting components, and replacing parts as needed. This position will also provide preventive maintenance and repairs to other automobiles as needed. This is a service driven position stressing the importance of quality customer service. Position is supervised by the Service Shop Manager.

Essential Duties of Work (May not include all duties performed)

Thoroughly inspect diesel engine components including belts, hoses, fluids, brakes, and suspension systems to identify potential issues.

Identify faults within the diesel engine system, including electrical issues, fuel injection problems, and engine performance discrepancies. Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues within the diesel engine system including wiring and sensors.

Perform routine repairs and maintenance tasks like oil changes, filter replacements, coolant checks, and tire rotations on light diesel vehicles and automobiles as needed.

Repair and replace malfunctioning diesel engine components such as starters, alternators, and cooling system parts.

Provide labor estimates and explain repairs to customers and regularly update service manager

Accurately document repair details, parts used, and customer information on work orders.

Willingness to learn with hands-on training

Assist in keeping shop clean and organized

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work

Thorough understanding of diesel engine operation, components, and diagnose mechanical problems.

Ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues with precision.

Expertise in using hand tools and specialized equipment for diesel engine repairs.

Familiarity with electronic tools to identify engine faults.

Capability to analyze complex issues and develop effective repair strategies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and employees.

Meticulous approach to ensure all repairs are completed accurately.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from high school required. ASE certification or vocational school certificate and two years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair of diesel vehicles preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands. The employee must use a high degree of hand dexterity. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Performs repetitive motion of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and upper body while working with computers and paper. Sometimes the incumbent is required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders, squat and climb stairs. The employee must regular lift 50 pounds or more with assistance from machinery or equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is typically indoors, however rarely the employee would be exposed to seasonal weather while moving equipment or vehicles.

Enerbase provides a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employment including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and participation in 401k retirement.

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