Diesel Mechanic

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Able to rebuild engines
• Able to work nights
• MUST HAVE DIESEL ENGINE CERTIFICATION
• MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Must have a valid driver's license with an approvable driving record
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Speak, write, read, and understand English

Job duties

• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests to identify worn and damaged parts.
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures
• Correct 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, and making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
• Contain costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
• Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Perform annual DOT Inspections