Diesel Mechanic

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnostics malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
• Test-drives vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem.
• Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility.
• Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
• Advises Lead Technician of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified technician must possess a 310T or 310S.
• Minimum 3 years of fleet maintenance of heavy fleet shop maintaining repair and engine rebuilds on Diesel truck or bus technical experience.
• CDL B w/ Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements required.
• Hands on experience of diesel and or gasoline engines within a fast paced large fleet bus, charter or trucking environment.
• Must be experienced with computerized diagnostics.
• General shop computer knowledge, purchasing, and budget management experience.
• Excellent computer skills, Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills are a plus.
• Willingness to obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification within 90 days of the contract start date.