Diesel Mechanic

Crete Carrier Corporation • North Salt Lake City, UT

12d

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment, including their brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires. The role also performs preventative maintenance services such as oil changes, fluid checks, battery inspections, light testing, and equipment lubrication. The mechanic maintains positive working relationships, follows instructions, maintains regular and predictable attendance, and performs other assigned duties.

The position requires extensive vehicle-repair knowledge, strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, the ability to diagnose issues visually and use service manuals and work orders, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. An associate degree, one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination is required. The job also involves physical work in a noisy environment with odors, lifting, and bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. The mechanic must have their own tools and wear safety shoes with steel or composite toes.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Associate degree; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to inspect vehicles to determine needed repairs and good vision to inspect repair work.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Must have own tools.
• Safety shoes with steel or composite toes are required.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires on tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluids, inspecting batteries, testing lights, and lubricating equipment.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Receive and carry out instructions.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree