Diesel Mechanic

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses the cause of the malfunctions and performs repairs.
• Communicates with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean. Notifies the service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has changed the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns all tools and manuals to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Operates all tools/equipment in a safe manner and reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Skills And Qualifications

• Two plus years of diesel mechanic experience.
• ASE or Cummins Engine Repair Certificate is a plus.
• English proficiency is essential for understanding safety protocols, customer interactions, and internal communications.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid CDL License a plus, recommended within 1 year of hiring.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage, draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with only limited resources. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Use of torque wrenches, air powered tools or hand tools.
• Use of arms in a raised position above shoulder level for prolonged periods of time.
• Use of creeper or rolling device to enable tech to work underneath vehicle.
• Frequent walking; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Talking or hearing.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to push/pull large tool chest from vehicle to vehicle.

Nextran Core Hiring Competencies

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.