Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Days

Description

Responsibilities : Perform mechanic duties during daylight hours to carry out equipment repairs and maintenance while adhering to safety protocols. Oversee the maintenance of chassis, refuse bodywork, and various systems such as hydraulic, electrical, heating, and air conditioning. Skillfully identify and resolve intricate repair issues, as well as provide training to junior mechanics on diagnostic methods. Thoroughly inspect external repairs to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality. Strategically organize repair assignments to reduce workshop downtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions, both on-site and on the road, Chassis component repair and maintenance; Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Air and hydraulic braking systems.
• Engine repair and maintenance, Suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
• Heating and air conditioning systems.
• Performs line maintenance welding and fabrication.
• Provides direction to technicians assigned to his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. May plan and schedule repair work to minimize lost productivity.
• Inspect repairs done by a third-party vendor to ensure all work has been properly completed in accordance with the Company's safety procedures and federal and state regulations; follows up when necessary.
• Performs repair diagnostics on more complex matters.
• Identifies the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
• Completes applicable Company training programs.
• Handles Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities, as needed.
• Acts as a mentor to technicians.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :