Diesel Mechanic (Crofton, MD)

Essential Functions

• Maintain and repair automotive vehicles (such as trucks, tractor-trailers, pickups, cars, heavy equipment, and mounted equipment such as mixers and hydraulic systems) and stationary equipment (such as air compressors, welding equipment, and miscellaneous equipment) to company standards; recognize failure symptoms, trouble shoot, inspect, repair or replace, reassemble and test.
• Cook with the Manager to ensure the proper parts and supplies are available when needed.
• Recognize potential problems before they occur and perform or order the necessary repair work.
• Cook with the Manager and other mechanics to get the work done.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Supervise the Mechanic's Helper ensuring that he/she performs all work as required and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner at ALL times.
• Wear all required safety equipment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and notify the Manager or Safety immediately of any current or potential safety issues.
• Perform all required inspections.
• Follow all environmental regulations.
• Dispose of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas.
• Recall the shop area and all tools, shop vehicles, and equipment neat, clean, and in good repair.
• Clean work area at the end of every work shift.
• Maintain security of all company equipment and tools at all times.
• Notify the Manager of any problems.
• Drive shop vehicle to various plant sites, road calls or other sites of broken equipment.
• Drive broken and repaired equipment when necessary.

Non-Essential Functions

• Pick up equipment or supplies.
• Train other employees.
• Fill in for colleagues as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Work Environment: Work time will be split between indoors/shop and outdoors/field. Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells. Exposure to chemicals such as fuel, grease and oil. Close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Noise level will be moderate to loud.
• Physical Demands: Lift a maximum weight of 100 lbs., repetitively lift 25 lbs., carry approximately 100 lbs., and push/pull approximately 50 lbs. Reach overhead and reach away from the body, pinching and gripping. Walk 1 hour per day, stand 4 hours per day, kneel 1 hour per day, squat 1 hour per day, climb 1 hour per day, lay on back 2-3 hours per day.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Experience maintaining and repairing diesel engines.
• Special Skills: Written communication, verbal communication and basic mathematical skills. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use iPad, iPhone and company software applications.
• Certifications: Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred. DOT certification. ASE certifications preferred. Mack training preferred.
• Industry Related Experience or Skills: Familiarity with mechanical maintenance of concrete mixers, dump or refuse trucks.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School

EDUCATION PREFERRED

• Vocational or trade school training

INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS

• Familiarity with mechanical maintenance of concrete mixers, dump or refuse trucks.