Diesel Mechanic

ZTEX Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utilities and overall project management. We are locally owned, and we are currently looking for Diesel Mechanics from entry level to well-experienced. 

Diesel Mechanics are responsible, under direction, perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles, heavy and light trucks, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a variety of vehicles, apparatus, and allied equipment.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Performs diagnostic evaluation of equipment by means of computer software.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance work such as changing oils, lubrications, and inspections.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Operates other equipment such as a hoist jack, overhead crane, and tools to fabricate, service, and repair vehicles.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Performs physical inventories of service truck parts, tools, and supplies.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Maintains established safety standards; ensures a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Instructs line personnel in matters pertaining to vehicle maintenance; assists in identifying and delivering solutions that prepare line personnel and the fleet for a state of readiness.
• Performs data entry duties related to repair activities such as task/time accounting, parts use and equipment status, documents mechanical issue diagnosis and repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
• Knowledge of the principles of internal combustion and diesel engine operation.
• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment associated with the servicing of vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Skill in service and repair of air brakes and air systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair operational problems on automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks on a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Ability to use computers, electronic diagnostic tools, and work-tracking software.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, charts, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic control systems.
• Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other department personnel.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.
• Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
• Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Education, Training and Experience

1. High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., General Educational Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.)
2. Associate degree in automotive and diesel mechanic.
3. Certification- Mechanic Training.
4. Compensation commensurate with experience and knowledge.  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Medium/heavy - exert force of 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50 lbs., frequently; or 10-20 lbs., constantly. Frequent talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, and feeling. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, via video conference and computers, or over the telephone. Mobility to work in a typical mechanic shop and use of mechanical equipment. Stamina to remain standing/stooping and maintain concentration for an extended period. Vision: Frequent near acuity, depth perception, and color vision.

Environmental Conditions:

 Varies from a climate-controlled office setting to work in an open garage with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods.

*This is an evergreen positing which means it will stay open continuously and will not close. It also means, we will recruit at all levels of experience from this posting.  However, if at the time of application we do not have any open positions, we will keep your application active for 4 months from the time of application. 

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical screening. If applicable to the contract, you may also be required to submit through a background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work, must have a valid driver's license at time of application.

ZTEX Construction Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

We are a drug free workplace.

Salary : $16 - $24