Diesel Truck Mechanic

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance support through the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of trucks, trailers and tankers.
• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• Repairs or replaces vehicle transmissions, steering mechanisms, brakes, engines and other associated parts as required.
• Completes diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interprets results to develop solutions.
• Completes oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks.
• Fuels trucks, hooks and unhooks trailers and operates forklifts to complete transfers.
• Tests drives repaired vehicles to gauge overall performance and quality issue resolution.
• Performs DOT pre-check and NYS inspections.
• Consults with customer and reviews work orders to evaluate immediate tasks required and prepare full scope of work.
• Maintains records of parts inventory and services vehicles.
• Conducts field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1+ years of diesel engine experience with a mechanical background (required).
• Previous welding experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of diesel engine systems.
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• Competitive pay and bonus incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending or health savings accounts.
• Employee and dependent life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Veterans & Disabilities.