Diesel Mechanic
Pay: $18 - $24 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: 1st, Mon. - Fri.
Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation with annual merit increases!
- Benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation, and holidays!
- Company provided uniforms!
- Great work-life balance!
- Family-oriented, teamwork driven environment!
- Relocation assistance may be available based on experience!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examine vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunction(s).
- Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication and filter replacements.
- Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes (air, hydraulic, electric and brake accessories).
- Test drive vehicles and test components using proper equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems including leaf and coil spring systems, and Hendrickson walking beam type suspension systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, air conditioning, PTO”S and custom exhaust systems.
- Troubleshoot diesel engine fault codes, and make needed repairs.
- Adjust, remove and replace clutches, transmission, differentials, and drivelines.
- Troubleshoot and repair fuel tanks, fifth wheels, trailer hitches, pintle hooks, auxiliary axles, and frames.
- Perform tandem alignment, front axle king pin, and bushing repairs.
- Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
- Inspect orders for completion and quality before presentation or delivery to customers.
- Record incoming measurements of Driveline to be repaired or assembled.
- Record final measurements, services and parts used during the last stage of a job, noting any special customer request(s).
- Provide customers with preventative maintenance solution, whenever appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Any other duties assigned to support operations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Equivalent of High School Diploma or GED.
- Post Secondary Certificate or training in mechanics preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a pair of steel toe boots.
- Must have own set of tools.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in general heavy-duty truck and/or trailer repair.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience on suspensions and alignments and/or drive train repairs.
- Minimum 2 years on engine electronics and/or on cab air conditioning.
- Valid drivers’ license with a clean driving record. Class A driver’s license preferred.
- ASE Qualified in Steering and Suspension T5 and Preventive Maintenance Inspection Qualified T8.
- Air Brake Qualified.
- ASE 609 Qualified.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.