Employment
Diesel Mechanic
JOB SUMMARY:
The right candidate should be comfortable working in diverse settings to produce steady repairs and maintenance for diesel engines and maintaining various types of heavy equipment. They should be capable of working with little supervision while following all health and safety standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works on boats and cranes engines and parts.
- 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.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- 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.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
- Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Tool knowledge
- Supply management
- Mechanical inspection tools
- Technical understanding
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Thoroughness
- Verbal communication Skills
- Documentation Skills
- Inventory control
- Knowledge that pertains to this position
REQUIREMENTS:
- Mechanic experience: 1 year (Required)
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record AND reliable transportation
- US work authorization (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour
