Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician

About the role

As a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician, you will be diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing standard mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of diesel heavy engines including, but not limited to, construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on heavy equipment diesel engines and components.
• Repair and/or replace all components of light and heavy frame assemblies, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major engine and transmission overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
• Tune up engines; diagnose computer controls, modules and air conditioning components using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
• Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
• Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience working as a diesel technician.
• Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information such as schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
• Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
• Ability to communicate through email by sending & receiving notes and attachments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information.
• Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and usable method.
• Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Skills

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embracing change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Individual bonus opportunities available
• Technician tool allowance
• 401k plan with strong company match
• Employee profit sharing
• Financial wellness coaching
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short & long term disability
• Group life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training
• Advancement opportunities