Diesel Technician – Senior – 2nd Shift – General Commerce Shop

About the role

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician to join the award-winning Fleet Management Division. This role involves leading the diagnosis and repair of a wide range of heavy trucks, sanitation vehicles, and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Daily evaluation, inspection, diagnosis and repair of heavy truck fleet, construction equipment, sanitation equipment, and occasionally fire apparatus.
• Diagnosis and repair of complex electronically controlled diesel engines, modern electrical systems, on and off-road equipment drivetrains, air braking systems, steering and suspension, and complex hydraulic systems on fleet assets.
• Inspect vehicle systems, perform preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of failed components on vehicle's body, chassis and auxiliary systems.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software to accurately document work performed.
• Communicate with all levels of fleet operations and customers ensuring repairs are completed.
• Interpret manuals, electrical diagrams, and diagnostic software.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on occasion.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in maintaining and repairing heavy trucks, heavy truck related equipment, sanitation equipment, and construction equipment.
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic schematics, commitment to life-long learning, keeping pace with new technology.
• Ability to effectively be part of a team.
• Works in organized, clean and safe manner.
• Ability to diagnose defects in a range of equipment including but not limited to heavy trucks, sanitation equipment, construction equipment, and light vehicles.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and effectively writes diagnosis and recommendation of work being performed to complete work orders.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to pass background and motor vehicle license check.
• Ability to work holidays, some weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. of equipment and/or tools.
• Must have or obtain the following licenses within 6 months (180) days of hire:
• NC Inspection License
• AC Recover and Recycling License
• Must have within one year of hire:
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have basic hand tools and tool storage upon hire.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant work experience; or a High School diploma/GED with two (2) years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in maintaining and repairing heavy trucks, heavy truck related equipment, sanitation equipment, and construction equipment.
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic schematics, commitment to life-long learning, keeping pace with new technology.
• Ability to effectively be part of a team.
• Works in organized, clean and safe manner.
• Ability to diagnose defects in a range of equipment including but not limited to heavy trucks, sanitation equipment, construction equipment, and light vehicles.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and effectively write diagnosis and recommendation of work being performed to complete work orders.
• Follow oral and written instructions.