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Job Description: Diesel/Fleet Mechanic
Job Summary
Under general supervision, maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining trucks. Responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and performing diagnostic testing of trucks. Completing preventative maintenance, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, and tire changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters. Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to driver complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
Job Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining trucks and tanker trailers
Responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and performing diagnostic testing of trucks
Completing preventative maintenance, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and tire changes, replacing filters
Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to driver complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage
Installs repairs and maintains diesel truck engines
Examines trucks, repair, and overhaul, and adjust truck brake systems
Installs and repair air conditioners and service components
Performs diagnostic engine repair
Diagnose and repair anti-lock braking system
Conducts routine D.O.T. truck inspections and maintenance
Adjust and realign brakes
Test drives vehicles
Reviews work orders and discusses with Team Leader
Follows check list to ensure all important parts are examined
Provides road repair on vehicles as needed
Other related duties as assigned
Required Experience
Two (2) or more years' experience working on diesel trucks/vehicles
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the truck maintenance field
Certified Heavy-Duty Diesel mechanic with Hazmat endorsement (preferred but not necessary)
Able to perform heavy duty physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, pulling, lifting up to 75 lbs.
Possesses a Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification (Diesel Engines) is preferred
CDL A with Hazmat endorsement is preferred
Possesses an Engine Performance & Brakes Certification is preferred
Certified with the state to do vapor testing
Required Education & Certification
High School Diploma or Equivalent
ASCE Certified
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.