What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Diesel Technician position at Hogan Transportation?
Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service, multi-faceted transportation company operating throughout North America with a tradition of unparalleled, personalized service to clients, utilizing first-class equipment and advanced technology.
Job Summary
Provides required maintenance, including diagnosis and repair of Hogan tractor and truck equipment, including the removal, replacement and repair of any and all components of the tractor or truck.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides preventive maintenance and DOT inspections using the correct procedures and guidelines.
- Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using well-established policies and procedures, as well as hand and power tools; this includes, but is not limited to, various types of braking systems (hydraulic, air, disc), electrical systems, clutches, air conditioning and heating systems and instruments and gauges, steering mechanisms, wheels, tires, batteries, lift-gate assemblies and auxiliary power units.
- Identifies parts and/or systems for repair; repairs or replaces, as appropriate.
- Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
- Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure a safe operating vehicle.
- Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipme
- Inspect, repair and maintain general trailer structural and suspension systems.
- Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Use required testing instruments by attaching to equipment, read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Maintain accurate, updated preventative maintenance records.
- Other duties as required.
- Works outdoors in the elements.
Requirements
- CDL License, Class A or B (minimum Class B CDL is required at time of hire)
- 5 years of experience in trade as mechanic
- Refrigeration License
- EPA License (as appropriate)
- High school education or GED
- In-depth knowledge of all hand, air and power tools required for this industry
- Basic understanding and knowledge of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures
- Overall complete knowledge with comprehensive truck/trailer repair
- Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge including all areas of discipline manufactured with various OEs
- Clean MVR
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Must be self-motivated
