Diesel Mechanic I - Night Shift

About the role

Maintain the Company fleet in accordance with established schedules and all government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and keeps electric, diesel, and gasoline industrial trucks running properly, following manuals, and using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of electrical, power transmission, brake, and other automotive systems.
• Reads job orders and observes and listens to trucks in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Installs new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts, using hand tools.
• Overhauls gas or diesel engines, using mechanic's hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts, and hoists.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments, using hand tools.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired trucks to verify conformance to specifications.
• Participates as a member of the Team, including ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members and attends appropriate team meetings.
• Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding major issues such as direction, annual plan, budget, and policy changes.
• Identifies areas lacking cohesiveness, brings them to the attention of the team leader, and works to resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of diesel mechanic experience.
• Certification from vo-tech or trade school preferred.
• Must be able to provide tools.
• Applicants who are brake certified or possess a minimum of one year of brake-related experience may qualify for placement in a higher-level role.
• Familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies).

Skills

• Communication skills and decision quality.
• Ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.

Physical Activities

• Able to efficiently work in a garage environment.
• Regularly required to stand, reach, and move about the facility.
• Various levels of physical effort required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Will use appropriate footwear, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other protective equipment as needed or required.