Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.

• Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts, etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity.

• Schedule future maintenance sessions

• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues.

• Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment.

• Inspecting excavator, grapples, shears, bobcats, forklift, and other heavy equipment for proper performance.

• Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts.

• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.

• Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms.

• Performing major repair work when necessary.

• Consulting with other mechanics on smaller jobs.

• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.

• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.

• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.

• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.

• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.

• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.

• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.

• Complete mandatory weekly/monthly or as needed, safety trainings via computer in an office environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education/Experience: 3-7 years of experience preferred. Must have experience with troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems, repairing hydraulic cylinders, fabricating, and welding with metal, troubleshooting, and repairing 12- and 24-volts electrical systems.
• Language Skills: Will be required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, to write correspondence, memos, and schedule; to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients, and fellow staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills required.
• Reasoning Ability: Problem solving, reasoning, and “thinking out of the box” will be a constant requirement; in addition, applying common sense understanding to better serve our guests’ needs.
• Physical Demands:
• • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• • Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• • Must be able to lift up, push and pull to 40 pounds at a time.
• • Consistently climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.
• • Consistently turning and moving of hands, arms, feet, and legs.
• Vision Requirements:
• Regularly uses close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception. Ability to adjust focus.
• Environment/Noise:
• Often works outdoors in both hot and cold temperatures. Occasionally works in wet areas.
• Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferences
• • Strong attention to detail.
• • Must be able to successfully complete assignments or tasks with little supervision.
• • Must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate with coworkers to accomplish all work goals and assigned tasks.
• • Aware of the alarm sound and signals for starting the equipment or systems.
• • Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.