Diesel Mechanic

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on all light and heavy equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel engines and related components.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, tire rotation, and brake checks.
• Safety Leadership — Enforce OSHA and company safety standards, conduct safety audits, lead toolbox talks, and ensure incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Train employees in safe equipment operation; motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance; engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and lead safety behavior by example.
• Create and manage fleet preventative maintenance and work orders within the CMMS system.
• Manage mobile equipment replacement schedule in coordination with mill leadership.
• Maintain critical spare parts and inventory for all rolling stock.
• Detect development mechanical issues and conduct preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Utilize the maintenance tracking system to document completed repairs and service.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems, fuel injection systems, and hydraulic machinery.
• Disassemble engines, replace faulty engine parts, and perform major overhauls.
• Collaborate with team members and advise supervisors on vehicle condition and future maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• Must hold a diesel technology certification or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10-15 years prior experience as a diesel mechanic with a heavy equipment background.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of operation of heavy equipment, hand and power tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, emissions regulations, and vehicle inspection standards.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.

Environmental Conditions

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.