The Diesel Technician assists senior mechanics in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing diesel truck components such as brakes, engines, and emission systems. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, safety inspections, test driving vehicles, and maintaining compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations. The role requires basic mechanical knowledge, willingness to learn diagnostic software, and potentially obtaining a CDL within six months of employment.
Essential Functions:
· Under the guidance of shop leadership or senior mechanics, assist with the inspection of brake systems, engine components, emission systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
· Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance including tire, oil and brake changes.
· Active participation in training classes and development opportunities to increase skills and working knowledge.
· Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions and ensure they are working properly.
· Under supervision, perform DOT, PM, brake and safety inspections on all vehicles. Perform PM and safety inspections.
· Complete work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
· Complete work as scheduled by shop supervision or higher-grade technicians.
· Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
· Maintain a clean work area.
· Basic knowledge of Hydraulic systems.
Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:
· Entry-level knowledge/experience of at least 1+ years.
· Willingness to learn more complex diagnostic and repair process.
· Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
· Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
· Experience using diagnostic software is preferred. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
· Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the willingness and ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
· ASE certifications preferred.
Physical/Mental Demands:
· Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance.
· Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
· Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· Ability to operate trucks and other equipment used as needed.
· Ability to use a computer and related devices, such as a keyboard or mouse or other related equipment, throughout the workday while seated at a desk or workstation.
· Ability to climb ladders, bend or stand for long periods of time.
· Ability to reach above shoulders and lift to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
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diesel technician, truck maintenance, preventative maintenance, brake inspection, engine repair, DOT compliance, CDL, diagnostic software, ASE certification, OSHA regulations
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