Diesel Mechanic

Hourly pay rate - $30.00 plus, based upon job tenure and diesel mechanic experience.

The Diesel Mechanic will concentrate on the repair, maintenance, and servicing of diesel engines. This will include inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers. The Diesel Mechanic will possess in-depth knowledge of diesel engine systems, components, and their unique characteristics, thus allowing them to diagnose and repair issues specific to diesel engines.

Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Consulting the customer and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required.

·         Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues.

·         Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions.

·         Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts.

·         Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts.

·         Conducting field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.

·         Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.

·         Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks.

·         Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.

·         Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles aging and stocking all incoming material.

·         May assist warehouse staff with pulling and preparing orders for shipment, as well as receiving, verifying, staging, and stocking all incoming material.

·         Other duties assigned.

·         Always make safety a priority.

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Communication skills to speak with customers by telephone, email, or in-person.

·         Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.

·         Conflict resolution skills.

·         Ability to repeat the same or similar tasks multiple times per day.

·         Excellent time management skills.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Knowledge of basic math and computer skills.

Requirements:

·         High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  2 years of proven experience in commercial vehicle operation.

·         Diesel mechanic certification preferred. ·        

    CDL preferred.

·         Clean driving record.

·         Must pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

·         Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts.

·         Comfortable with long-haul transport.

·         Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

·         Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles.

·         Alert, focused, and detail oriented.

·         Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs. at a time.

Expected Work Hours:

·         Monday – Saturday with early and extended hours required according to workload.

Salary : $30