Diesel Truck Mechanic

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

NC - High Point (1) - High Point, NC

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

First Shift

Diesel Truck Mechanic

SUMMARY : This position will be responsible to perform all technical duties of a technician in service and repair on company truck trailer, and other vehicles as assigned.

Diagnose, inspect, and change or repo air defective vehicle components on vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with all vehicle and trailer maintenance.
• Assist shipping department with deliveries when needed; including warehouse loads and hauling boom lift to our other locations.
• Housekeeping maintained and kept at a high standard.
• Provide a list of all companies and vendors we currently order parts from in order to aide placing future orders.
• Be willing to train new hires with computer programs and record keeping; maintain proper vehicle records.
• Perform road calls when necessary.
• Repairs and maintains diesel engines used to power trucks; using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools.
• Recondition and replaces parts, such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades;

controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;

exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Works in accordance with all federal / provincial and corporate compliance guidelines.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictate.
• Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Five years' experience working as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Vocational or Technical certification preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license, valid CDL
• Willingness to Travel
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Very detailed oriented with following instructions processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment can be at times loud.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CDL License
• ASE Certification or any certification that certifies them to complete DOT inspections

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Five years' experience working as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Vocational or Technical certification preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license, valid CDL
• Willingness to Travel
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Very detailed oriented with following instructions processes.
8 days ago