Diesel Mechanic

Norfolk Iron & Metal•Emporia, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance checks and services, as well as general maintenance and repairs on a fleet of vehicles including semi-trucks, cars, pickups, and yard trucks. This role also involves ensuring vehicles meet Department of Transportation road safety requirements, performing annual federal inspections, and managing work priorities. The mechanic will operate various equipment, perform basic shag and forklift operations, and utilize welding and cutting tools for repairs. A strong understanding of air brake systems, alignments, tire matching, electrical systems, and fuel systems is essential. The position requires proficiency with diagnostic software and the ability to repair AC systems and perform overhead valve adjustments.

Requirements

Ability to do preventive maintenance checks and services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles to include semi-trucks, cars, pickups and yard trucks
Ability to perform an Annual Federal Inspection
Possess or able to obtain CDL
Ability to complete written forms such as shop orders, inspection forms, and vehicle & equipment work history records
Ensuring that tractors and trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirements
Ability to schedule and determine work priorities
Ability to operate the various types of equipment to be repaired
Basic shag operation to move trailers
Basic forklift operation to move material around
Working knowledge of MIG welder for aluminum and steel
Working knowledge of torch for cutting & heating
Ability to repair air brake systems
Ability to do alignments on both tractors and trailers
Working knowledge of matching tires for tread depth & brand
Working knowledge of basic electrical principles, systems and components as they relate to vehicle and equipment operation
Ability to read/understand electrical schematics
Ability to inspect, repair or replace brake parts including brake pads, shoes, drums, and rotors
Ability to repair/replace ABS System
Inspect wheel seals, driveline system & U joints
Able to perform routine Preventative Maintenance - Air, Oil, Fuel filter, full truck inspection
Working knowledge of fuel system
Working knowledge of laptop with diagnostic software
Ability to locate & repair leaks with AC system
Perform overhead valve adjustments

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on fleet vehicles.
Conduct general maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks, cars, pickups, and yard trucks.
Perform Annual Federal Inspections.
Ensure tractors and trailers meet U.S. Department of Transportation road safety requirements.
Schedule and determine work priorities.
Operate various types of equipment to be repaired.
Perform basic shag operation to move trailers.
Perform basic forklift operation to move material.
Utilize MIG welder for aluminum and steel repairs.
Use a torch for cutting and heating.
Repair air brake systems.
Perform alignments on tractors and trailers.
Match tires for tread depth and brand.
Work with basic electrical principles, systems, and components.
Read and understand electrical schematics.
Inspect, repair, or replace brake parts (pads, shoes, drums, rotors).
Repair or replace ABS Systems.
Inspect wheel seals, driveline systems, and U-joints.
Perform routine Preventative Maintenance (Air, Oil, Fuel filter, full truck inspection).
Work with fuel systems.
Use a laptop with diagnostic software.
Locate and repair leaks in AC systems.
Perform overhead valve adjustments.
Complete written forms such as shop orders, inspection forms, and vehicle & equipment work history records.