Diesel Mechanic

Crete Carrier Corporation • Pauls Valley, OK

12d

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment. The role requires following instructions, maintaining regular and predictable attendance, establishing positive working relationships, and carrying out other duties as assigned.

The work takes place in a noisy area with many odors present. The mechanic must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to complete repairs and inspections. The position requires the mechanic to provide their own tools and wear steel- or composite-toe safety shoes.

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 and work orders.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Steel- or composite-toe safety shoes 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 for 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