Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic $40 - $45hr (Detroit)

HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC

Under general supervision the Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic assigned to the Fleet

Operations Division of the General Services Department will perform duties related to

the preventative maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the City’s medium / heavy duty

trucks, on / off road equipment, including but not limited to emergency vehicles, park

maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and generators (both stationary and

mobile). Work is performed on vehicles and equipment that is owned by the City of

Detroit.

Examples of Duties

• Follow all safety procedures within local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment such as

computerized diagnostic devices and engine analyzers.

skills.

performance and reduce down time.

changing oil and filters, lubing and greasing specified areas, checking fluids,

inspecting & adjusting brakes and steering.

wheel bearings, and electrical components.

trucks, and related component parts such as diesel, gasoline, electric, alternative

fuel engines, carburetors, fuel injection systems, transmissions, hydraulic, and

electrical systems.

hoses, pumps, valves, and controls.

cylinders, power sources, accumulators, relief valves.

diagnostic and repair of diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), diesel particulate

filter(DPF), diesel exhaust fluid injection(DEF), and selective catalyst reduction

(SCR). Page 9 of 11

(air) compressors, brake chambers, drums, slack adjusters, dryers, air tank, foot

valves, brake lines, safety valves, master cylinder, wheel cylinder, rotors, brakes

boosters, calipers, and related sensors.

pumps, converters, air circulation systems, either visually or by using electronic

testing instruments.

head gaskets, water pumps, and vacuum pumps.

tandem axles, jake brake, seals, and bearing.

limited to, injectors, filters, tanks, lines, sensors, engine valves, pumps, and other

major heavy equipment components.

Requirements

The preferred candidate must posses the abilitly to perform specified tasks on the

computerized system; diagnose and locate mechanical and safety problems, and

determine appropriate corrective action. The capability to repair, replace, and overhaul

on / off road heavy equipment and medium / heavy trucks, including emergency vehicles,

man lift vehicles, park maintenance equipment, road maintenance equipment,

construction equipment, generators (both stationary and mobile), and related

component parts without supervision. Possess the ability to operate hand tools such as

electrical testing instruments. The ability to read and write English, interpret

manufacturers' specifications, use computer to organize dates and generate reports,

perform arithmtic calculations, follow oral and written instructions. A qualified

candidate is able to work effectively with customers and vendors; operate in various

working environments, weather conditions, and on weekends.

JOB PREREQUISITES, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

preferred.

Special Requirements : Posses small and large hand tools, rolling tool storage, and

power / air tools necessary to perform all assigned work.