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Experienced Diesel Mechanic

Curtis Lumber Co, Inc. · Ballston Spa, NY · 18 mo ago
Management$30–$36/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Diagnostic Testing: Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret the results to offer suitable solutions.
  • Preventative Maintenance and Repair: Repair or replace vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks.
  • Communicate with branch leadership on vehicle diagnostics and expected completion time for vehicles and equipment.
  • Conduct field visits in situations of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
  • Test drive repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
  • Maintain records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • Experience: Four plus years of proven experience as a diesel mechanic or diesel service technician.
  • Repair and service of heavy trucks, light trucks, automotive, small engine, and forklift.

Skills

  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, familiarity with computerized diagnostic tools, and mechanical knowledge.
  • Mechanic Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude in mechanical and electric diagnostics; diesel, gas, LP, and electric engines; carburetors, starters, fuel systems; hydraulic/air brake systems.

Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary training in diesel technology is preferred.
  • Physical Ability: Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy items and working in various conditions.

Pay

  • $30-$36 per hour starting rate depending on experience!
  • Annual performance-based raises.

Schedule

  • Full time 40+ hours per week - Start time 6:30am

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Competitive Wages
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Ideal Retail Hours
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Profit Sharing
  • 529 College Savings
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Boot Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount
  • Community Events
  • Employee Referral Program

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